> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willie-young · updated 2026-11-01

# Willie Young (b. 1942)

## What is Willie Young’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,016 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,016 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Willie Young work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Willie Young auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willie-young (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.