Willie Young (b. 1942)
What is Willie Young’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Willie Young at 2 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,638 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$2,016, n=5). The auction record is $3,250 for Untitled (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1942 | Graphite | $3,250 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1976 | Graphite on paper | $2,860 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1942 | Graphite | $2,750 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (graphite on paper), 1978 | Graphite | $2,016 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | Untitled (graphite on paper), 1978 | Graphite | $2,016 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1981 | Pencil on wove paper | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (pencil and white pencil on paper), 1979 | Pencil | $1,638 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (graphite on paper), 1978 | Graphite on paper | $508 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled (graphite on paper), 1986 | Graphite on paper | $381 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,016 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,016 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Willie Young is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,016.
A work by Willie Young sold in 2025 for $2,016, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willie Young work is $2,016.
The median Willie Young work on paper sells for $2,016 across 9 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 9 | $2,016 | $3,250 | — | 2026-02-27 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $508–$2,016 | $2,016 | $2,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,860 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willie Young worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willie Young work is $2,016. The median Willie Young work on paper sells for $2,016 across 9 lots.
What is Willie Young's auction record?
Willie Young's auction record is $3,250, set in 2019.
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