Yoan Capote (b. 1977)
What is Yoan Capote’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Yoan Capote at 6 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,857–$75,160, n=11). The auction record is $201,600 for Isla (in memoriam) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isla (in memoriam), 2007 | Oil, nails, fish hooks, and artist's blood on plywood | $201,600 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 2 | Isla (partida), 2022 | Oil, fish hooks and nails on canvas mounted on panel | $165,100 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Isla (Detenida), 2022 | Oil, nails and fishhooks on canvas mounted on panel | $156,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Isla (Ausencia), 2008 | Oil, fish hooks and nails on canvas mounted on panel | $110,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Isla, 2016 | Oil, nails and fish hooks on linen mounted on panel | $75,600 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Racional, 2006 | Marble | $68,750 | Phillips | Mar 2020 |
| 7 | Isla (Eterno retorno), 2015 | Oil, nails and fish hooks on linen mounted on panel | $62,500 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Protocolo, 2000 | Cast iron, wood and velvet cushions | $44,100 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 9 | Palangre (muro de mar II), 2016 | Mixed media painting | $43,750 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | Palangre (muro de mar I), 2016 | Painting | $42,500 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $69,050 |
| Sculpture | 13 | $17,920 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $62,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $19,670 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $10,244 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Yoan Capote is a Cuban artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $21,590.
A work by Yoan Capote sold in 2025 for $110,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yoan Capote on OpeningBid →What is a Yoan Capote work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoan Capote work is $21,590.
The median Yoan Capote sculpture sells for $17,207 across 12 lots.
The median Yoan Capote painting sells for $69,050 across 11 lots.
The median Yoan Capote work on paper sells for $15,125 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $69,050 | $201,600 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $15,125 | $44,100 | 80% | 2025-09-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $17,207 | $68,750 | 85.7% | 2026-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $160,550 | $201,600 | — | 2025-11-20 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $42,812–$144,500 | $69,050 | $201,600 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $8,988–$15,208 | $11,112 | $19,050 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $201,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $165,100 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $68,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $44,100 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $32,760 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $25,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yoan Capote worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yoan Capote work is $21,590. The median Yoan Capote sculpture sells for $17,207 across 12 lots. The median Yoan Capote painting sells for $69,050 across 11 lots. The median Yoan Capote work on paper sells for $15,125 across 4 lots.
What is the average price of a Yoan Capote sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yoan Capote sculpture is $17,207.
What is Yoan Capote's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yoan Capote sculpture is $68,750.
What is the average price of a Yoan Capote painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yoan Capote painting is $69,050.
What is Yoan Capote's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yoan Capote painting is $201,600.
What is the average price of a large Yoan Capote painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yoan Capote painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $69,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Yoan Capote's auction record?
Yoan Capote's auction record is $201,600, set in 2022.
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