> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yve-close · updated 2026-11-02

# Yve Close (1930–2023)

## What is Yve Close’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Yve Close at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $56 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20–$120, n=81). The auction record is $602 for Portrait of Joshua Smith in Grey Jumper (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Joshua Smith in Grey Jumper, 1983 | Oil on board | $602 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 2 | Self Portrait, 1990 | Oil on canvas on board | $602 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | Portrait of Man in Uniform | Oil on canvas board | $441 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 4 | The Workshop | Oil on canvas on board | $441 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 5 | Lady in Canary Yellow Suit, 1992 | Oil on canvas on board | $401 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait of Joshua Smith in Black and Red Tie | Oil on composition board | $385 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | Children on Playing on the Beach (Poem by Kahlil Gibran), 2013 | Oil on canvas on board | $361 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 8 | Portrait of Joshua Smith in Black and Red Tie | Oil on composition board | $361 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 9 | Portrait of Joshua Smith, 1981 | Oil on board | $341 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Still Life with Oranges and Jars | Oil on board | $261 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $251 |
| Paintings | 39 | $82 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $24 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $361 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $48 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $38 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yve Close is an Australia artist with 198 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $60. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Yve Close sold in 2026 for $233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yve Close work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yve Close work is $60.

The median Yve Close work on paper sells for $24 across 35 lots.

The median Yve Close painting sells for $104 across 45 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yve Close paintings typically sell for $34–$144 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Yve Close work on papers typically sell for $20–$36 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $104† | $602 | 75% | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 136 | $24 | $121 | 25.7% | 2025-08-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $441 | $602 | — | 2025-05-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $34–$144† | $81† | $602 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $154–$401 | $160 | $602 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $28–$52 | $40 | $96 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $20–$36 | $20 | $80 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $602 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $602 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $121 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $96 |

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 Yve Close worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yve Close work is $60. The median Yve Close work on paper sells for $24 across 35 lots. The median Yve Close painting sells for $104 across 45 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yve Close paintings typically sell for $34–$144 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yve Close work on papers typically sell for $20–$36 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Yve Close work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yve Close work on paper is $24.

### What is Yve Close's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yve Close work on paper is $121.

### What is the average price of a Yve Close painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yve Close painting is $104. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yve Close's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yve Close painting is $602.

### What is the average price of a medium Yve Close painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yve Close painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $81, 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 medium Yve Close work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yve Close work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Yve Close's auction record?

Yve Close's auction record is $602, set in 2025.

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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, “Yve Close auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yve-close (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.