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# Yiannis Moralis (1916–2009)

## What is Yiannis Moralis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Yiannis Moralis at 5 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $210,539 including buyer’s premium (middle half $43,074–$556,424, n=10). The auction record is $955,127 for La Romance (2023, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Romance, 2001 | Huile sur toile | $955,127 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Eroticon, 1988 | Huile sur toile | $791,684 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Full moon H, 1976 | Acrylique sur toile | $781,378 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2026 |
| 4 | Eroticon, 1997 | Huile sur toile | $675,939 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Epithalamion, 1971 | Acrylique sur toile | $585,467 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Erotic, 1916 | Acrylic on canvas | $560,031 | Bonhams | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Printemps, 1963-1965 | Egg tempera on cardboard | $469,295 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2026 |
| 8 | Full moon L (Λ), 1916 | Acrylic on canvas | $417,581 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Les orangers, 1994 | Acrylique sur toile | $305,720 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | May 2025 |
| 10 | Printemps, 1964 | Egg tempera on cardboard | $276,301 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $220,724 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $105,677 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $21,207 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yiannis Moralis is a Greek artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $65,335. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Yiannis Moralis sold in 2026 for $781,378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Yiannis Moralis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Yiannis Moralis work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yiannis Moralis work is $65,335.

The median Yiannis Moralis painting sells for $195,830 across 14 lots.

The median Yiannis Moralis sculpture sells for $7,209 across 4 lots.

The median Yiannis Moralis print sells for $160 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $160 | $160 | — | 2019-10-05 |
| Paintings | 14 | $195,830 | $955,127 | — | 2026-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $7,209 | $14,927 | 80% | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $417,581 | $955,127 | — | 2026-05-20 |

Yiannis Moralis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $160. Paintings (14 lots) median $195,830, record $955,127. A typical Yiannis Moralis painting sells for around 1,222× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $417,581.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $108,098–$298,365 | $195,830 | $469,295 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $955,127 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $791,684 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $14,927 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $11,878 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $160 |

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 Yiannis Moralis worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yiannis Moralis work is $65,335. The median Yiannis Moralis painting sells for $195,830 across 14 lots. The median Yiannis Moralis sculpture sells for $7,209 across 4 lots. The median Yiannis Moralis print sells for $160 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Yiannis Moralis painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yiannis Moralis painting is $195,830.

### What is Yiannis Moralis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yiannis Moralis painting is $955,127.

### What is Yiannis Moralis's auction record?

Yiannis Moralis's auction record is $955,127, set in 2023.

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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, “Yiannis Moralis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yiannis-moralis (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.