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# Yonel Lebovici (1937–1998)

## What is Yonel Lebovici’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Yonel Lebovici at 15 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,958 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,679–$26,130, n=13). The auction record is $94,790 for Soucoupe (2011, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soucoupe | Structure en aluminium poli et acier, base triangulaire en acier laqué noir | $94,790 | Tajan | May 2011 |
| 2 | L'Invisible, 1984 | Acier et verre | $67,885 | Artcurial | Dec 2007 |
| 3 | Spectaculaire "Thon-bar", 1988 | Cast aluminium base, grey tinted polyester resin, altuglas top, stainless steel bottle-holders and ash cup-holders interior | $61,301 | Tajan | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Métronome, 1984 | Corps en aluminium poli, bakelite et lampe dichroïde | $56,420 | Artcurial | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | "L'Invisible" | Glass and chromium-plated steel | $49,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 6 | Epingle de Nourrice, 1980 | Black epoxy source, anodized steel, fluorescent lighting; plated metal on a concrete domed foot | $42,555 | Artcurial | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Épingle de Nourrice | Chromium-plated metal | $37,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | Épingle de Nourrice | Painted cast iron, chromium-plated tubular steel, chromium-plated steel | $36,480 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | L'invisble, 1984 | Acier chromé et verre | $34,517 | Artcurial | Oct 2004 |
| 10 | Yonel LEBOVICI (1937-1998) | — | $32,927 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Apr 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $15,895 |
| Other | 64 | $14,619 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $21,420 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $14,952 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $948 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yonel Lebovici is a French artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $13,751. 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 Yonel Lebovici sold in 2026 for $31,354, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Yonel Lebovici works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Yonel Lebovici work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yonel Lebovici work is $13,751.

The median Yonel Lebovici sculpture sells for $17,519 across 22 lots.

The median Yonel Lebovici work on paper sells for $138 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $138† | $219† | 75% | 2024-03-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $17,519‡ | $56,420 | 88% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $61,301 | $94,790 | — | 2018-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $17,774–$30,356 | $20,160 | $36,480 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $56,420 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $36,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $219† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $138 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Yonel Lebovici worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yonel Lebovici work is $13,751. The median Yonel Lebovici sculpture sells for $17,519 across 22 lots. The median Yonel Lebovici work on paper sells for $138 across 3 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 Yonel Lebovici sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yonel Lebovici sculpture is $17,519. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yonel Lebovici's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yonel Lebovici sculpture is $56,420.

### What is the average price of a large Yonel Lebovici sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yonel Lebovici sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Yonel Lebovici's auction record?

Yonel Lebovici's auction record is $94,790, set in 2011.

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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, “Yonel Lebovici auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yonel-lebovici (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.