Yves Klein (1928–1962)
Yves Klein is a French artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $16,623. 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 Klein sold in 2026 for $20,018, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yves Klein on OpeningBid →What is a Yves Klein work worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Klein work is $16,623.
The median Yves Klein sculpture sells for $47,758 across 37 lots.
The median Yves Klein print sells for $376 across 17 lots.
The median Yves Klein photograph sells for $5,842 across 3 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 | 23 | $376†‡ | $30,057 | 73.9% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1.4M | $2.6M | — | 2020-10-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $554,600 | $948,699 | — | 2012-06-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $47,758‡ | $234,549 | 97.4% | 2026-04-16 |
| Photography | 4 | $5,842 | $8,890 | 75% | 2026-04-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $218,831 | $2.6M | — | 2026-04-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yves Klein's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $376 with 73.9% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,403,282, record $2,561,000. A typical Yves Klein painting sells for around 3,728× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $218,831.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $194–$415†‡ | $342†‡ | $837‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $17,837–$63,647‡ | $47,139‡ | $232,636 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $39,526–$172,004‡ | $65,276‡ | $234,549 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $2.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $948,699 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $245,564 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $234,549 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $232,636 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $160,501 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $30,057 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $14,996 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yves Klein worth?
Across 107 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Klein work is $16,623. The median Yves Klein sculpture sells for $47,758 across 37 lots. The median Yves Klein print sells for $376 across 17 lots. The median Yves Klein photograph sells for $5,842 across 3 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 Klein sculpture?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Klein sculpture is $47,758. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yves Klein's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Klein sculpture is $234,549.
What is the average price of a Yves Klein print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Klein print is $376. 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 Klein's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Klein print is $30,057.
What is the average price of a small Yves Klein sculpture?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yves Klein sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $47,139, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yves Klein's auction record?
Yves Klein's auction record is $2,561,000, set in 2020.
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