Yves Dana (b. 1959)
What is Yves Dana’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Yves Dana at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,185 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,033–$22,920, n=6). The auction record is $25,400 for Antérieur (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antérieur, 2014 | Bronze | $25,400 | Phillips | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Figure au levant, 2013 | Bronze | $25,400 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Figuree dressée, 2014 | Diabase volcanic rock with pigment | $15,480 | Phillips | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Stèle n°275, 2005 | Sculpture en diabase | $14,960 | Ader | Feb 2023 |
| 5 | Offrande (Offer), 2003 | Sculpture | $13,436 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 6 | En Attente, 1959 | Bronze | $9,600 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Stèle n°316, 2006 | Signée sur le côté droit en bas "Dana" Dimensions du socle | $9,161 | Artcurial | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Pleine Pierre, 2013 | Sinai white limestone | $8,890 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Stèle n°316, 2006 | Sculpture en diabase | $5,168 | Ader | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | Mémoire, 2016 | Bronze | $5,080 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $9,600 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $8,890 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Yves Dana is a Swiss artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $4,584. 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 Dana sold in 2026 for $25,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yves Dana on OpeningBid →What is a Yves Dana work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Dana work is $4,584.
The median Yves Dana sculpture sells for $5,124 across 16 lots.
The median Yves Dana print sells for $139 across 2 lots.
The median Yves Dana work on paper sells for $1,827 across 1 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 | 3 | $139‡ | $169‡ | 66.7% | 2026-04-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,827‡ | $1,827‡ | — | 2017-06-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $5,124†‡ | $25,400 | 94.1% | 2026-02-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,823–$9,245† | $5,080† | $15,480 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $25,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $25,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,827‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $169‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $108‡ |
‡ 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 Dana worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Dana work is $4,584. The median Yves Dana sculpture sells for $5,124 across 16 lots. The median Yves Dana print sells for $139 across 2 lots. The median Yves Dana work on paper sells for $1,827 across 1 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 Dana sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Dana sculpture is $5,124. 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 Dana's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Dana sculpture is $25,400.
What is the average price of a medium Yves Dana sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yves Dana sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yves Dana's auction record?
Yves Dana's auction record is $25,400, set in 2025.
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