Yvonne Canu (b. 1921)
What is Yvonne Canu’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Yvonne Canu at 27 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,748 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,222–$20,420, n=24). The auction record is $103,584 for Le cœur de Paris (2026, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le cœur de Paris | Oil on canvas | $103,584 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | La ponche à St. Tropez, 1921 | Oil paint | $91,000 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 3 | Pique-nique en val de Loire, 1921 | Oil paint | $85,000 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 4 | Auray, les voiliers, 1921 | Oil paint | $53,527 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | La Conciergerie, Paris, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $46,896 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Honfleur, 1988 | Oil paint | $41,149 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Soirée au Port, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $40,000 | Christie's | Jul 2004 |
| 8 | Les vieux gréements à St. Tropez, 1921 | Painting | $38,250 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | St. Tropez, 1921 | Painting | $38,250 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Le Pont Alexandre III, 1921 | Oil paint | $37,800 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 107 | $11,225 |
| Other | 17 | $9,763 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $14,840 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $5,288 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 27 houses · How we compute these figures
Yvonne Canu is a French artist with 205 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,000. 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 Yvonne Canu sold in 2026 for $59,660, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Yvonne Canu on OpeningBid →What is a Yvonne Canu work worth?
Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yvonne Canu work is $10,000.
The median Yvonne Canu painting sells for $10,395 across 112 lots.
The median Yvonne Canu work on paper sells for $931 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Yvonne Canu paintings typically sell for $8,324–$29,273 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Yvonne Canu paintings typically sell for $3,437–$13,305 (the middle half of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 131 | $10,395†‡ | $103,584 | 85.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $931 | $1,180 | 75% | 2021-11-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $46,896 | $103,584 | — | 2026-10-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $3,437–$13,305†‡ | $5,456†‡ | $31,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $8,324–$29,273†‡ | $13,259†‡ | $103,584 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $103,584 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $91,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,180 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $931 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yvonne Canu worth?
Across 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yvonne Canu work is $10,000. The median Yvonne Canu painting sells for $10,395 across 112 lots. The median Yvonne Canu work on paper sells for $931 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yvonne Canu paintings typically sell for $8,324–$29,273 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Yvonne Canu paintings typically sell for $3,437–$13,305 (the middle half of 46 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 Yvonne Canu painting?
Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yvonne Canu painting is $10,395. 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 Yvonne Canu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yvonne Canu painting is $103,584.
What is the average price of a medium Yvonne Canu painting?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yvonne Canu painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,259, 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 Yvonne Canu painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yvonne Canu painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,456, 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 Yvonne Canu's auction record?
Yvonne Canu's auction record is $103,584, set in 2026.
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