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# Yona Friedman (1923–2020)

Yona Friedman is a French artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,206. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yona Friedman sold in 2022 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Yona Friedman work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Yona Friedman work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yona Friedman work is $1,206.

The median Yona Friedman work on paper sells for $1,206 across 19 lots.

The median Yona Friedman print sells for $211 across 1 lots.

The median Yona Friedman sculpture sells for $3,000 across 1 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 | 1 | $211‡ | $211‡ | — | 2024-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,206 | $1,905 | — | 1991-11-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | — | 2022-06-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $675–$1,206 | $796 | $1,206 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,170–$1,393 | $1,254 | $1,905 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $1,905 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $1,495 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $211‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Yona Friedman worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yona Friedman work is $1,206. The median Yona Friedman work on paper sells for $1,206 across 19 lots. The median Yona Friedman print sells for $211 across 1 lots. The median Yona Friedman sculpture sells for $3,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yona Friedman work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yona Friedman work on paper is $1,206.

### What is Yona Friedman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yona Friedman work on paper is $1,905.

### What is the average price of a medium Yona Friedman work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yona Friedman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Yona Friedman's auction record?

Yona Friedman's auction record is $3,000, set in 2022.

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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, “Yona Friedman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yona-friedman (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.