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# Yale Joel (1919–2006)

Yale Joel is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,849.

A work by Yale Joel sold in 2022 for $1,981, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yale Joel work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yale Joel work is $1,849.

The median Yale Joel photograph sells for $1,717 across 7 lots.

The median Yale Joel print sells for $3,157 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $3,157 | $3,157 | — | 2020-11-14 |
| Photography | 10 | $1,717 | $3,157 | 70% | 2025-09-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $3,157 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,157 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,841 |

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 Yale Joel worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yale Joel work is $1,849. The median Yale Joel photograph sells for $1,717 across 7 lots. The median Yale Joel print sells for $3,157 across 1 lots.

### What is Yale Joel's auction record?

Yale Joel's auction record is $3,157, set in 2020.

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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, “Yale Joel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yale-joel (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.