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# Yannis Tsarouchis (1910–1989)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Yannis Tsarouchis at 8 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,212 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,037–$19,118, n=24). The auction record is $800,257 for Jeune homme posant comme Eros avec une chaise anglaise (2024, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeune homme posant comme Eros avec une chaise anglaise | Huile sur toile | $800,257 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Soldat dansant le zeibekiko, 1966-1968 | Huile sur toile | $572,224 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 3 | Mavrokefalos Café, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $244,804 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 4 | Portrait d'un jeune homme, 1967 | Huile sur toile | $117,873 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Zephyros - Eros, 1964 | Acrylique sur papier | $87,327 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Paysage avec deux marins, 1972 | Huile sur toile | $45,685 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Fruits d'été | Huile sur toile contrecollé sur panneau | $31,066 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Vase aux fleurs, 1961 | Huile et crayon sur papier Canson | $29,040 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled (ink and watercolour on paper), 1965 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $22,365 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Saint Eros, 1988 | Pastel sur papier peint | $21,296 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $66,506 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $13,068 |
| Other | 8 | $4,191 |
| Prints | 7 | $764 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $11,227 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $7,225 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yannis Tsarouchis is a Greek artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $5,979. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yannis Tsarouchis sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $22,706 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Yannis Tsarouchis work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Yannis Tsarouchis work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yannis Tsarouchis work is $5,979.

The median Yannis Tsarouchis work on paper sells for $5,904 across 29 lots.

The median Yannis Tsarouchis painting sells for $38,375 across 12 lots.

The median Yannis Tsarouchis print sells for $764 across 5 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $764 | $1,015 | 71.4% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 13 | $38,375† | $800,257 | 92.3% | 2026-05-02 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $5,904† | $29,040 | 96.7% | 2026-08-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $408,514 | $800,257 | — | 2025-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Yannis Tsarouchis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $764 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $38,375, record $800,257. A typical Yannis Tsarouchis painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $408,514.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,848–$45,685 | $31,066 | $87,327 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,569–$12,742† | $4,217† | $29,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $11,032–$16,650 | $13,068 | $21,296 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $800,257 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $572,224 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $29,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $22,365 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,015 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $764 |

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 Tsarouchis worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yannis Tsarouchis work is $5,979. The median Yannis Tsarouchis work on paper sells for $5,904 across 29 lots. The median Yannis Tsarouchis painting sells for $38,375 across 12 lots. The median Yannis Tsarouchis print sells for $764 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Yannis Tsarouchis work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yannis Tsarouchis work on paper is $5,904. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yannis Tsarouchis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yannis Tsarouchis work on paper is $29,040.

### What is the average price of a Yannis Tsarouchis painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yannis Tsarouchis painting is $38,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yannis Tsarouchis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yannis Tsarouchis painting is $800,257.

### What is the average price of a small Yannis Tsarouchis work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yannis Tsarouchis work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yannis Tsarouchis's auction record?

Yannis Tsarouchis's auction record is $800,257, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Yannis Tsarouchis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yannis-tsarouchis (updated 2026-11-02).

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.