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# Yvan Salomone (b. 1957)

## What is Yvan Salomone’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Yvan Salomone at 8 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,479 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,479–$4,779, n=5). The auction record is $8,864 for Sans titre (2-09-02) (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sans titre (2-09-02), 2002 | Aquarelle et mine de plomb sur papier | $8,864 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Sans titre (2-05-03), 2003 | Aquarelle et mine de plomb sur papier | $8,125 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | YVAN SALOMONE (né en 1957), 1992 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $5,222 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Pneumatique, 1994 | Watercolor | $4,779 | PIASA | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Hautparleur, 1.06.1995, 1957 | Charcoal sticks | $4,479 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Quadrupedes, 4.09.1994, 1957 | Charcoal sticks | $4,479 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | 88 179 STM 0292, 1992 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $3,805 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Sans titre (aquarelle et mine de plomb sur papier), 1957 | Mine de plomb sur papier | $3,085 | Bonhams | Sep 2023 |
| 9 | Composition, 1991 | Aquarelle | $2,608 | Ader | Jan 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,479 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,479 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yvan Salomone is an undetermined artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $4,479. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Yvan Salomone sold in 2026 for $4,479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yvan Salomone work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yvan Salomone work is $4,479.

The median Yvan Salomone work on paper sells for $4,363 across 12 lots.

The median Yvan Salomone painting sells for $4,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $4,779 | $8,125 | — | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $4,363† | $8,864 | 75% | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $3,690–$5,332† | $4,363† | $8,864 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,864 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,870† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,779 |

† 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 Yvan Salomone worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yvan Salomone work is $4,479. The median Yvan Salomone work on paper sells for $4,363 across 12 lots. The median Yvan Salomone painting sells for $4,779 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 Yvan Salomone work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yvan Salomone work on paper is $4,363. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yvan Salomone's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yvan Salomone work on paper is $8,864.

### What is the average price of a large Yvan Salomone work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Yvan Salomone work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,363, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yvan Salomone's auction record?

Yvan Salomone's auction record is $8,864, set in 2017.

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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, “Yvan Salomone auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yvan-salomone (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.