Yves Rhayé (1936–1995)
What is Yves Rhayé’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Yves Rhayé at 4 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $394 including buyer’s premium (middle half $318–$889, n=6). The auction record is $1,328 for Composition (2026, Flandersauctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition | Glazed terracotta | $1,328 | Flandersauctions | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Composition, 1972 | Oil on canvas | $1,033 | Flandersauctions | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Figurative Composition | Oil on canvas | $457 | Flandersauctions | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | abstract painting, oil on canvas. (L:100 x H:100 cm) | Oil on canvas | $419 | Flandersauctions | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | YVES RHAYE (1936-1995), 1972 | Oil on plywood | $410 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Where are the tears? | Oil on canvas | $366 | Flandersauctions | May 2021 |
| 7 | Oeuf de naissance, 1975 | Oil on panel | $335 | Flandersauctions | May 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $330 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Abstract Composition | Oil on canvas | $314 | Flandersauctions | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1987 | Painting | $293 | Galerie Bernaerts | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $322 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $293 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Yves Rhayé is an artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $286. 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 Rhayé sold in 2026 for $330, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Rhayé work is $286.
The median Yves Rhayé painting sells for $304 across 20 lots.
The median Yves Rhayé work on paper sells for $88 across 2 lots.
The median Yves Rhayé print sells for $152 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 | 1 | $152 | $152 | — | 2021-05-22 |
| Paintings | 21 | $304† | $1,033 | 95.2% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $88† | $93† | — | 2022-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Yves Rhayé's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $152. Paintings (21 lots) median $304, record $1,033.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $227–$350† | $289† | $1,033 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,033 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $557† |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $152 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $93† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $83† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yves Rhayé worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Rhayé work is $286. The median Yves Rhayé painting sells for $304 across 20 lots. The median Yves Rhayé work on paper sells for $88 across 2 lots. The median Yves Rhayé print sells for $152 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 Rhayé painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Rhayé painting is $304. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yves Rhayé's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Rhayé painting is $1,033.
What is the average price of a medium Yves Rhayé painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yves Rhayé painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Yves Rhayé's auction record?
Yves Rhayé's auction record is $1,328, set in 2026.
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