Yvaral (1934–2002)
What is Yvaral’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Yvaral at 24 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,897–$38,453, n=7). The auction record is $67,860 for Structure changeante, Accélération Optique n. 82 (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Variation sur le carré, 1960 | Painting | $62,226 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Structure Polychrome R. B. V., 1934 | Acrylic on board | $19,754 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Horizon Pyramidal bleu/vert, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $16,152 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2017 |
| 4 | Structure Polychrome R. B. V. no. 117, 1934 | Acrylic on wood | $15,054 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Progression Quadra - Circulaire V, 1971 | Acrylic | $14,679 | Bonhams | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Mona Lisa Synthetisee, 1985 | Graphite | $14,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | Programmation Polychrome du Carré, 1970 | Painting | $13,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 8 | Cristallisation Verte, 1972 | Brass | $12,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2014 |
| 9 | Progression Polychrome B, 1971 | Acrylic paint | $11,340 | Wright | Jul 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structure changeante, Accélération Optique n. 82, 1967 | Silkscreen | $67,860 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $9,644 |
| Prints | 12 | $695 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $13,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,455 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $4,508 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Yvaral is a French artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,112. 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 Yvaral sold in 2026 for $2,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yvaral work is $1,112.
The median Yvaral print sells for $496 across 36 lots.
The median Yvaral painting sells for $8,522 across 27 lots.
The median Yvaral sculpture sells for $3,050 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yvaral prints typically sell for $287–$1,459 (the middle half of 29 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 | 37 | $496†‡ | $67,860 | 97.3% | 2026-10-26 |
| Paintings | 31 | $8,522† | $62,226 | 87.1% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | 2015-03-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $3,050 | $5,313 | — | 2019-10-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $19,754† | $67,860 | — | 2026-02-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yvaral's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $496 with 97.3% sell-through. Paintings (31 lots) median $8,522, record $62,226. A typical Yvaral painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $19,754.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $287–$1,459†‡ | $519†‡ | $67,860 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $5,533–$10,365† | $8,478† | $15,447† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $10,170–$14,951 | $12,500 | $62,226 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $67,860 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $62,226 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $16,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $14,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $5,313 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,604† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $787 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yvaral worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yvaral work is $1,112. The median Yvaral print sells for $496 across 36 lots. The median Yvaral painting sells for $8,522 across 27 lots. The median Yvaral sculpture sells for $3,050 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yvaral prints typically sell for $287–$1,459 (the middle half of 29 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 Yvaral print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yvaral print is $496. 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 Yvaral's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yvaral print is $67,860.
What is the average price of a Yvaral painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yvaral painting is $8,522. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yvaral's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yvaral painting is $62,226.
What is the average price of a medium Yvaral print?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yvaral print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $519, 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 medium Yvaral painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yvaral painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,478, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yvaral's auction record?
Yvaral's auction record is $67,860, set in 2026.
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