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# Yves Saint Laurent (1936–2008)

Yves Saint Laurent is a French artist with 248 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $8,361. 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 Saint Laurent sold in 2026 for $23,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yves Saint Laurent work worth?

Across 220 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Saint Laurent work is $8,361.

The median Yves Saint Laurent work on paper sells for $14,102 across 134 lots.

The median Yves Saint Laurent print sells for $533 across 30 lots.

The median Yves Saint Laurent photograph sells for $7,178 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Yves Saint Laurent work on papers typically sell for $7,081–$27,768 (the middle half of 112 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Yves Saint Laurent work on papers typically sell for $17,521–$70,780 (the middle half of 20 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 | 30 | $533 | $3,528 | — | 2025-12-11 |
| Paintings | 1 | $23,895 | $23,895 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 134 | $14,102† | $251,062 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $7,178 | $7,490 | — | 2025-01-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $156,162 | $296,710 | — | 2021-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Yves Saint Laurent's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $533. Paintings (1 lots) median $23,895, record $23,895. A typical Yves Saint Laurent painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $156,162.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $443–$820 | $549 | $3,528 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 112 | $7,081–$27,768† | $13,172† | $232,059 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $17,521–$70,780 | $29,822 | $251,062 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $251,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $232,059 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $23,895 |
| Photography | 2025 | $7,490 |
| Photography | 2025 | $6,866 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,528 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,325 |

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 Saint Laurent worth?

Across 220 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yves Saint Laurent work is $8,361. The median Yves Saint Laurent work on paper sells for $14,102 across 134 lots. The median Yves Saint Laurent print sells for $533 across 30 lots. The median Yves Saint Laurent photograph sells for $7,178 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Yves Saint Laurent work on papers typically sell for $7,081–$27,768 (the middle half of 112 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yves Saint Laurent work on papers typically sell for $17,521–$70,780 (the middle half of 20 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 Saint Laurent work on paper?

Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Saint Laurent work on paper is $14,102. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Yves Saint Laurent's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Saint Laurent work on paper is $251,062.

### What is the average price of a Yves Saint Laurent print?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yves Saint Laurent print is $533.

### What is Yves Saint Laurent's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yves Saint Laurent print is $3,528.

### What is the average price of a small Yves Saint Laurent work on paper?

Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yves Saint Laurent work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,172, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Yves Saint Laurent work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yves Saint Laurent work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $29,822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Yves Saint Laurent's auction record?

Yves Saint Laurent's auction record is $296,710, set in 2005.

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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 Saint Laurent auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yves-saint-laurent (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.