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# Youla Chapoval (1919–1951)

## What is Youla Chapoval’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Youla Chapoval at 13 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,955 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,210–$6,858, n=10). The auction record is $31,251 for La Tasse (2019, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Tasse, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $31,251 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Sans titre (Nature morte), 1946-47 | Huile sur toile contrecollée sur papier | $29,604 | Ader | May 2024 |
| 3 | Sans titre (L'homme à la carafe), 1947 | Oil paint | $27,720 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 4 | Composition, 1919 | Oil paint | $20,903 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Les toits, 1947 | Signé et daté en bas à droite "Chapoval | $20,721 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | COMPOSITION À LA COUPE DE POIRES, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $18,820 | Tajan | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Composition, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $17,634 | Tajan | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | COMPOSITION, décembre 51, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $17,049 | Artcurial | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Sans titre (Nature morte à la cafetière et fruits), 1946 | Huile sur toile | $15,662 | Artcurial | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Boules de couleurs, 1949 | Huile sur toile | $15,507 | Ader | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $8,909 |
| Other | 14 | $2,166 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $13,569 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $2,190 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Youla Chapoval is a French artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,127. 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 Youla Chapoval sold in 2026 for $20,903, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Youla Chapoval work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Youla Chapoval work is $7,127.

The median Youla Chapoval painting sells for $9,289 across 48 lots.

The median Youla Chapoval work on paper sells for $1,243 across 11 lots.

The median Youla Chapoval print sells for $681 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Youla Chapoval paintings typically sell for $8,230–$17,195 (the middle half of 24 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 | 1 | $681 | $681 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Paintings | 63 | $9,289†‡ | $31,251 | 76.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,243† | $7,205 | 73.3% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $28,662† | $31,251 | — | 2025-05-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Youla Chapoval's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $681. Paintings (63 lots) median $9,289, record $31,251. A typical Youla Chapoval painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $28,662.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,216–$8,687† | $5,316† | $9,625 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $8,230–$17,195†‡ | $14,342†‡ | $31,251 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,068–$2,227† | $1,631† | $7,205 |

† 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 | 2019 | $31,251 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $29,604 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,205 |
| Works on Paper | 1989 | $2,336† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $681 |

† 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 Youla Chapoval worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Youla Chapoval work is $7,127. The median Youla Chapoval painting sells for $9,289 across 48 lots. The median Youla Chapoval work on paper sells for $1,243 across 11 lots. The median Youla Chapoval print sells for $681 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Youla Chapoval paintings typically sell for $8,230–$17,195 (the middle half of 24 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 Youla Chapoval painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Youla Chapoval painting is $9,289. 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 Youla Chapoval's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Youla Chapoval painting is $31,251.

### What is the average price of a Youla Chapoval work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Youla Chapoval work on paper is $1,243. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Youla Chapoval's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Youla Chapoval work on paper is $7,205.

### What is the average price of a medium Youla Chapoval painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Youla Chapoval painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Youla Chapoval painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Youla Chapoval painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,316, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Youla Chapoval's auction record?

Youla Chapoval's auction record is $31,251, set in 2019.

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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, “Youla Chapoval auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/youla-chapoval (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.