> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yosi-messiah · updated 2026-11-03

# Yosi Messiah (b. 1964)

## What is Yosi Messiah’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 161 auction results for Yosi Messiah at 2 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $566 including buyer’s premium (middle half $444–$1,191, n=91). The auction record is $2,974 for The Sailing Boat in Elegant Harbour (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sailing Boat in Elegant Harbour, 2025 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,974 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | The Dinner Party, 2025 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,297 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | The Rider and His Horse, 2024 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,240 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | White Race Boats, 2025 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,203 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Blooming Spring | Mixed media on canvas | $2,194 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Lily She is a Flower Girl, 2024 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,168 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 7 | My Whimsical Golden Garden, 2024 | Mixed media and gold pigment on canvas | $2,168 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | The Sitter Circle of Life, 2024 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,148 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 9 | Silent Habour, 2025 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,133 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Play Full Swim Hot Sunny Day, 2024 | Mixed media on canvas | $2,122 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 86 | $1,394 |
| Other | 48 | $484 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $1,816 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 107 | $572 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 161 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yosi Messiah is an Australia artist with 621 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $587. 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 Yosi Messiah sold in 2026 for $666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yosi Messiah work worth?

Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yosi Messiah work is $587.

The median Yosi Messiah painting sells for $1,225 across 47 lots.

The median Yosi Messiah work on paper sells for $74 across 11 lots.

The median Yosi Messiah print sells for $575 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yosi Messiah paintings typically sell for $571–$1,551 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $575 | $578 | 42.9% | 2026-05-20 |
| Paintings | 194 | $1,225† | $2,974 | 24.2% | 2026-08-05 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $74† | $134† | 68.8% | 2025-10-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $2,194 | $2,974 | — | 2025-07-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Yosi Messiah's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $575 with 42.9% sell-through. Paintings (194 lots) median $1,225, record $2,974. A typical Yosi Messiah painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $2,194.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $571–$1,551† | $705† | $2,067 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $1,116–$2,128† | $1,749† | $2,974 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $50–$81† | $74† | $134† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,974 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $578 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $575 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $134† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $91 |

† 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 Yosi Messiah worth?

Across 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yosi Messiah work is $587. The median Yosi Messiah painting sells for $1,225 across 47 lots. The median Yosi Messiah work on paper sells for $74 across 11 lots. The median Yosi Messiah print sells for $575 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yosi Messiah paintings typically sell for $571–$1,551 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 Yosi Messiah painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yosi Messiah painting is $1,225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yosi Messiah's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yosi Messiah painting is $2,974.

### What is the average price of a Yosi Messiah work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yosi Messiah work on paper is $74. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yosi Messiah's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yosi Messiah work on paper is $134. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $134 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Yosi Messiah painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yosi Messiah painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Yosi Messiah painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yosi Messiah painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,749, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yosi Messiah's auction record?

Yosi Messiah's auction record is $2,974, set in 2025.

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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, “Yosi Messiah auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yosi-messiah (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.