Yves Brayer (1907–1990)
Yves Brayer is a French artist with 127 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $931. 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 Yves Brayer sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,198 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yves Brayer on OpeningBid →What is a Yves Brayer work worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Brayer work is $931.
The median Yves Brayer print sells for $180 across 34 lots.
The median Yves Brayer painting sells for $4,552 across 35 lots.
The median Yves Brayer work on paper sells for $949 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yves Brayer paintings typically sell for $2,252–$9,382 (the middle half of 22 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 | 40 | $180†‡ | $1,318† | 85% | 2026-05-30 |
| Paintings | 38 | $4,552†‡ | $37,344 | 92.1% | 2026-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $949†‡ | $8,254 | 78.6% | 2025-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $21,388 | $37,344 | — | 2014-02-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yves Brayer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $180 with 85% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $4,552, record $37,344. A typical Yves Brayer painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $21,388.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $78–$271†‡ | $208†‡ | $515† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,939–$6,204†‡ | $2,874†‡ | $13,630 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,252–$9,382†‡ | $5,439†‡ | $37,344 |
† 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) | 14 | $301–$1,268†‡ | $604†‡ | $2,978‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $958–$2,561†‡ | $1,811†‡ | $8,254 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $37,344 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $24,974 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,254 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,808‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $1,318† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $990‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yves Brayer worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Brayer work is $931. The median Yves Brayer print sells for $180 across 34 lots. The median Yves Brayer painting sells for $4,552 across 35 lots. The median Yves Brayer work on paper sells for $949 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yves Brayer paintings typically sell for $2,252–$9,382 (the middle half of 22 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 Yves Brayer print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Brayer print is $180. 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 Yves Brayer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Brayer print is $1,318. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,318 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Yves Brayer painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Brayer painting is $4,552. 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 Yves Brayer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Brayer painting is $37,344.
What is the average price of a Yves Brayer work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Brayer work on paper is $949. 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 Yves Brayer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Brayer work on paper is $8,254.
What is the average price of a medium Yves Brayer painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yves Brayer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,439, 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 Yves Brayer work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yves Brayer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $604, 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 Yves Brayer's auction record?
Yves Brayer's auction record is $37,344, set in 2008.
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