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# Yves Brayer (1907–1990)

## What is Yves Brayer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 398 auction results for Yves Brayer at 61 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $415 including buyer’s premium (middle half $129–$3,248, n=40). The auction record is $31,499 for Paysage de Saint-Remy-de-Provence (1990, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paysage de Saint-Remy-de-Provence | Oil on canvas | $31,499 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1990 |
| 2 | Paysage des Alpilles | Oil/canvas | $25,908 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Mar 1992 |
| 3 | Provence, 1907 | Oil paint | $24,857 | Christie's | Dec 1999 |
| 4 | LE ROCHER BLANC AU CYPRES, LES BAUX, 1960, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $24,224 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Mas au Tholonet, 1980 | Oil/canvas | $24,121 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Feb 1992 |
| 6 | Chemin Fontvielle, 1960 | Oil paint | $16,832 | Christie's | Mar 1999 |
| 7 | CHEVAUX SOUS L'ABRI, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $16,707 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 8 | Paysage d'Arizona, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $16,380 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | LES CABANES DU PEINTRE, CAMARGUE, 1969 | Huile sur toile | $15,871 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 10 | AVIGNON, LE PALAIS DES PAPES, 1907 | Huile sur toile | $15,842 | Osenat | Dec 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 96 | $5,829 |
| Other | 54 | $1,416 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $1,340 |
| Prints | 61 | $132 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,816 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 138 | $2,055 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $1,255 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 398 results from 61 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yves Brayer is a French artist with 684 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,493. 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 $4,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Yves Brayer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Yves Brayer work worth?

Across 368 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Brayer work is $1,493.

The median Yves Brayer painting sells for $6,043 across 132 lots.

The median Yves Brayer print sells for $112 across 104 lots.

The median Yves Brayer work on paper sells for $1,387 across 96 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yves Brayer prints typically sell for $72–$174 (the middle half of 84 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Yves Brayer paintings typically sell for $5,188–$11,768 (the middle half of 69 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 | 123 | $112†‡ | $1,919† | 84.6% | 2026-10-10 |
| Paintings | 161 | $6,043†‡ | $31,499 | 82% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 120 | $1,387†‡ | $9,966† | 80% | 2026-08-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $16,770† | $31,499 | — | 2022-11-24 |

† 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 (123 lots) median $112 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (161 lots) median $6,043, record $31,499. A typical Yves Brayer painting sells for around 54× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $16,770.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $58–$194†‡ | $124†‡ | $1,919† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 84 | $72–$174†‡ | $118†‡ | $1,846 |

† 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) | 37 | $1,585–$4,573†‡ | $2,861†‡ | $9,555 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $5,188–$11,768†‡ | $7,509†‡ | $31,499 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $11,322–$19,869† | $17,803† | $24,857 |

† 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) | 42 | $398–$1,288†‡ | $799†‡ | $5,883† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $1,342–$2,912†‡ | $2,193†‡ | $7,260‡ |

† 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 | 1990 | $31,499 |
| Paintings | 1992 | $25,908 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $9,966† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $8,249† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,919† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,846 |

† 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 Yves Brayer worth?

Across 368 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Brayer work is $1,493. The median Yves Brayer painting sells for $6,043 across 132 lots. The median Yves Brayer print sells for $112 across 104 lots. The median Yves Brayer work on paper sells for $1,387 across 96 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yves Brayer prints typically sell for $72–$174 (the middle half of 84 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yves Brayer paintings typically sell for $5,188–$11,768 (the middle half of 69 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 painting?

Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Brayer painting is $6,043. 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 $31,499.

### What is the average price of a Yves Brayer print?

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Brayer print is $112. 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 $1,919. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,919 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Yves Brayer work on paper?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Brayer work on paper is $1,387. 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 $9,966. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,966 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Yves Brayer print?

Based on 84 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yves Brayer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $118, 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 Yves Brayer painting?

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yves Brayer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,509, 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 $31,499, set in 1990.

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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, “Yves Brayer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yves-brayer (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.