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# Max Yavno (1911–1985)

Max Yavno is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,420.

A work by Max Yavno sold in 2017 for $6,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Max Yavno work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Yavno work is $2,420.

The median Max Yavno photograph sells for $2,420 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 18 | $2,420 | $6,000 | 72.2% | 2017-04-20 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,552–$4,900 | $2,558 | $6,000 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $6,000 |
| Photography | 2003 | $5,600 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Max Yavno worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Max Yavno work is $2,420. The median Max Yavno photograph sells for $2,420 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a Max Yavno photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Max Yavno photograph is $2,420.

### What is Max Yavno's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Max Yavno photograph is $6,000.

### What is the average price of a small Max Yavno photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Max Yavno photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Max Yavno's auction record?

Max Yavno's auction record is $6,000, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.