Yannis Gaitis (1923–1984)
What is Yannis Gaitis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Yannis Gaitis at 18 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,559 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,154–$27,980, n=36). The auction record is $63,465 for Deux hommes (2026, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deux hommes | Painted wood construction | $63,465 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2026 |
| 2 | Air France Tout Bleu, 1971 | Huile sur toile | $55,543 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2026 |
| 3 | Statue nègres dans l'intimité, 1946-1948 | Bronze | $55,462 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | L'Arbre et nous, 1982 | Huile sur toile | $45,685 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Hommage à Délos / Les idoles | Huile sur toile | $42,592 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 6 | Sans titre (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $41,712 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Bonshommes, 1977 | Painted wood construction | $38,720 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 8 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1968 | Huile sur toile | $38,720 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 9 | Hommes de télévision | Laminated wood and television | $36,124 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Red figure, 1957 | Huile sur toile | $32,511 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $27,093 |
| Paintings | 37 | $13,971 |
| Other | 12 | $8,324 |
| Prints | 6 | $921 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $26,561 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $13,098 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $7,110 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Yannis Gaitis is a Greek artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $12,347. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yannis Gaitis sold in 2026 for $16,861, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yannis Gaitis work is $12,347.
The median Yannis Gaitis painting sells for $13,552 across 40 lots.
The median Yannis Gaitis print sells for $423 across 8 lots.
The median Yannis Gaitis sculpture sells for $27,093 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yannis Gaitis paintings typically sell for $6,859–$22,562 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $423 | $2,954 | — | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 41 | $13,552‡ | $55,543 | 97.6% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $7,253 | $17,853 | — | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $27,093 | $63,465 | 87.5% | 2026-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $55,503 | $63,465 | — | 2026-05-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yannis Gaitis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $423. Paintings (41 lots) median $13,552, record $55,543. A typical Yannis Gaitis painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $55,503.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $201–$2,954 | $423 | $2,954 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,010–$11,259‡ | $10,076‡ | $15,488 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $6,859–$22,562‡ | $13,098‡ | $55,543 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $63,465 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $55,543 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $55,462 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $45,685 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $17,853 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $17,159 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,954 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,954 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yannis Gaitis worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yannis Gaitis work is $12,347. The median Yannis Gaitis painting sells for $13,552 across 40 lots. The median Yannis Gaitis print sells for $423 across 8 lots. The median Yannis Gaitis sculpture sells for $27,093 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yannis Gaitis paintings typically sell for $6,859–$22,562 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yannis Gaitis painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yannis Gaitis painting is $13,552. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yannis Gaitis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yannis Gaitis painting is $55,543.
What is the average price of a medium Yannis Gaitis painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yannis Gaitis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yannis Gaitis's auction record?
Yannis Gaitis's auction record is $63,465, set in 2026.
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