Yvon Taillandier (1929–2018)
What is Yvon Taillandier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 267 auction results for Yvon Taillandier at 19 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $487 including buyer’s premium (middle half $372–$604, n=43). The auction record is $9,616 for Voiture marchant au capitipède (2021, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voiture marchant au capitipède, 1975 | Gouache sur papier kraft | $9,616 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Les Fous du volant, 1974 | Gouache sur papier kraft | $5,428 | Ader | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | DÉFILÉ SUR LA LANGUE, 1990 | Acrylique sur toile | $4,695 | Tajan | Jan 2017 |
| 4 | Souvenir de St. Rambert et du Japon, 1926 | Acrylic paint | $4,480 | Rago Arts | Mar 2020 |
| 5 | Souvenirs de peinture sur cageot de carton, 1991 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,686 | Tajan | Jan 2019 |
| 6 | Les origines du sang, 1990-1991 | Acrylique/canvas | $3,018 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 7 | Automobiliste polymaste roulant sur la langue de son vehicule, 1926 | Painting | $2,875 | Rago Arts | May 2019 |
| 8 | Les Passagers de l’avion, 2005 | Acrylique sur toile | $2,488 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Composition, 2005 | Acrylique sur toile | $2,295 | Ader | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | En route, 1992 | Gouache sur papier marouflé sur toile | $1,754 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $978 |
| Works on paper | 74 | $714 |
| Other | 55 | $538 |
| Prints | 6 | $197 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,045 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 104 | $685 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $432 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 267 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Yvon Taillandier is a French artist with 346 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $490. 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 Yvon Taillandier sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,422 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yvon Taillandier on OpeningBid →What is a Yvon Taillandier work worth?
Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yvon Taillandier work is $490.
The median Yvon Taillandier work on paper sells for $507 across 134 lots.
The median Yvon Taillandier painting sells for $942 across 37 lots.
The median Yvon Taillandier print sells for $144 across 14 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yvon Taillandier work on papers typically sell for $401–$831 (the middle half of 101 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Yvon Taillandier work on papers typically sell for $69–$371 (the middle half of 31 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 | 17 | $144†‡ | $404 | 82.4% | 2025-10-04 |
| Paintings | 37 | $942†‡ | $4,695 | — | 2026-08-22 |
| Works on Paper | 148 | $507†‡ | $9,616 | 90.5% | 2026-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $3,188†‡ | $9,616 | — | 2025-12-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Yvon Taillandier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $144 with 82.4% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $942, record $4,695. A typical Yvon Taillandier painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $3,188.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $113–$149†‡ | $119†‡ | $404 |
† 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) | 12 | $406–$811‡ | $601‡ | $1,184 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $480–$1,594†‡ | $833†‡ | $3,018 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,456–$3,884†‡ | $3,443†‡ | $4,695 |
† 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) | 31 | $69–$371†‡ | $139†‡ | $901 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 101 | $401–$831†‡ | $572†‡ | $1,754 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $9,616 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,428 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,695 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $404 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $379 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yvon Taillandier worth?
Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yvon Taillandier work is $490. The median Yvon Taillandier work on paper sells for $507 across 134 lots. The median Yvon Taillandier painting sells for $942 across 37 lots. The median Yvon Taillandier print sells for $144 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yvon Taillandier work on papers typically sell for $401–$831 (the middle half of 101 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Yvon Taillandier work on papers typically sell for $69–$371 (the middle half of 31 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 Yvon Taillandier work on paper?
Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yvon Taillandier work on paper is $507. 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 Yvon Taillandier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yvon Taillandier work on paper is $9,616.
What is the average price of a Yvon Taillandier painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yvon Taillandier painting is $942. 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 Yvon Taillandier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yvon Taillandier painting is $4,695.
What is the average price of a Yvon Taillandier print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yvon Taillandier print is $144. 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 Yvon Taillandier's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yvon Taillandier print is $404.
What is the average price of a medium Yvon Taillandier work on paper?
Based on 101 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yvon Taillandier work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $572, 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 small Yvon Taillandier work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yvon Taillandier work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $139, 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 Yvon Taillandier's auction record?
Yvon Taillandier's auction record is $9,616, set in 2021.
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