Yolanda Sonnabend (1935–2015)
What is Yolanda Sonnabend’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Yolanda Sonnabend at 6 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $558 including buyer’s premium (middle half $436–$715, n=7). The auction record is $3,318 for Shoes (2025, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoes, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $3,318 | Roseberys London | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Peasant Costume, Swan Lake, Royal Ballet, 1987, 1987 | Watercolour | $1,889 | Roseberys London | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | La Bayadère, Male Dancer, Royal Ballet, 1985, 1985 | Watercolour and ink on paper | $727 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Iris and Juno, 1980s | Charcoal | $703 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Childhood - Memory, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $558 | Olympia Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Swan Lake, Royal Ballet, Act I | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $476 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | The Nutcracker, The Rat King, Act 1 | Ink and mixed media on paper | $397 | Roseberys London | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Flowers in a vase | Gouache on paper | $339 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 9 | Untitled abstract composition | Brush and coloured ink, watercolour and gold coloured paint on paper | $256 | Roseberys London | Aug 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1935 | Mixed media | $103 | Sworders | Oct 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $476 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $339 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Yolanda Sonnabend is a British artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $436. 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 Yolanda Sonnabend sold in 2026 for $558, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yolanda Sonnabend work is $436.
The median Yolanda Sonnabend work on paper sells for $295 across 4 lots.
The median Yolanda Sonnabend painting sells for $1,938 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,938 | $3,318 | 66.7% | 2026-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $295‡ | $339 | — | 2025-03-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,318 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $558 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $339 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $334‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yolanda Sonnabend worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yolanda Sonnabend work is $436. The median Yolanda Sonnabend work on paper sells for $295 across 4 lots. The median Yolanda Sonnabend painting sells for $1,938 across 2 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 Yolanda Sonnabend's auction record?
Yolanda Sonnabend's auction record is $3,318, set in 2025.
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