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# Yannis Gaitis (1923–1984)

## What is Yannis Gaitis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Yannis Gaitis at 19 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $16,256 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,837–$27,093, n=37). The auction record is $63,465 for Deux hommes (2026, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $27,093 |
| Paintings | 37 | $13,971 |
| Other | 13 | $7,935 |
| Prints | 6 | $921 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yannis Gaitis is a Greek artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $11,981. 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 $63,465, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Yannis Gaitis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Yannis Gaitis work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yannis Gaitis work is $11,981.

The median Yannis Gaitis painting sells for $13,552 across 40 lots.

The median Yannis Gaitis print sells for $547 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 | $547 | $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 $547. Paintings (41 lots) median $13,552, record $55,543. A typical Yannis Gaitis painting sells for around 25× 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) | 6 | $257–$2,383 | $547 | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Yannis Gaitis worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yannis Gaitis work is $11,981. The median Yannis Gaitis painting sells for $13,552 across 40 lots. The median Yannis Gaitis print sells for $547 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yannis Gaitis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yannis-gaitis (updated 2026-11-03).

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.