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# Ramsès Younan (1913–1966)

## What is Ramsès Younan’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $4,720 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ramsès Younan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ramses-younan (updated 2026-11-01).

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.