Ramsès Younan (1913–1966)
What is Ramsès Younan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Ramsès Younan at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,101 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,340–$5,862, n=8). The auction record is $387,000 for Contre le mur (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contre le mur, 1913 | Oil paint | $387,000 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 2 | La Passion Sauvage or La Passion Dévorante, 1940 | Painting | $329,818 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Composition No. 3, 1965 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled (Shells), 1933 | Oil paint | $24,861 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Sans titre (gouache sur papier) | Gouache sur papier | $7,919 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Sans titre (gouache et pastel gras) | Gouache et pastel gras | $6,091 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1957 | Gouache et encre de Chine sur papier | $5,786 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1956 | Mine de plomb sur papier | $5,330 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1947 | Gouache et encre de Chine sur papier | $4,873 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Sans titre (gouache sur papier) | Gouache sur papier | $4,568 | Ader | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $4,720 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,101 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Ramsès Younan is an Egyptian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $5,786.
A work by Ramsès Younan sold in 2026 for $7,919, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ramsès Younan on OpeningBid →What is a Ramsès Younan work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ramsès Younan work is $5,786.
The median Ramsès Younan work on paper sells for $4,873 across 9 lots.
The median Ramsès Younan painting sells for $189,909 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $189,909 | $387,000 | — | 2019-03-23 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $4,873 | $7,919 | 90% | 2026-03-12 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $3,655–$5,786 | $4,873 | $7,919 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $387,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $329,818 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,919 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,091 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ramsès Younan worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ramsès Younan work is $5,786. The median Ramsès Younan work on paper sells for $4,873 across 9 lots. The median Ramsès Younan painting sells for $189,909 across 4 lots.
What is Ramsès Younan's auction record?
Ramsès Younan's auction record is $387,000, set in 2019.
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