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Yve Close

1930–2023

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7auction results2020–2026years recorded57%sold (4)$156Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Yve Close, The Reversal - Joshua Smith and a Self Portrait, Oil on CanvasThe Reversal - Joshua Smith and a Self PortraitDavidson Auctions · A$1,500≈ $942≈ £729≈ €870Sign up to see
  2. Yve Close, Portrait of Dora Toovey with Dogs, 1982, Oil on BoardPortrait of Dora Toovey with DogsDavidson Auctions · A$275≈ $197≈ £147≈ €169Sign up to see
  3. Yve Close, The Red Scarf, Oil on Canvas on BoardThe Red ScarfDavidson Auctions · A$180≈ $115≈ £90≈ €109Sign up to see

Yve Close’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 7 auction results for Yve Close between 2020 and 2026, of which 4 sold (57%). Recorded sale prices range from $21Sign up free to see to $942Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $942Sign up free to see for The Reversal - Joshua Smith and a Self Portrait at Davidson Auctions in March 2025. The most common medium is oil paintings (6 lots). Results come from Davidson Auctions (7).

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  1. Yve Close, Portrait of Dora Toovey with Dogs, 1982, Oil on Board
    Portrait of Dora Toovey with Dogs, 1982
    Oil · Board
    98x137cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 138
    A$275≈ $197≈ £147≈ €169HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  2. Yve Close, The Reversal - Joshua Smith and a Self Portrait, Oil on Canvas
    The Reversal - Joshua Smith and a Self Portrait
    Oil · Canvas
    153x198cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 64
    A$1,500≈ $942≈ £729≈ €870HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$1,800–3,500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  3. Yve Close, The Red Scarf, Oil on Canvas on Board
    The Red Scarf
    Oil · Canvas
    50x39cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1154
    A$180≈ $115≈ £90≈ €109HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$100–200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  4. Yve Close, Portrait of Allan Waite A.R.A.S, Charcoal
    Portrait of Allan Waite A.R.A.S
    Drawing
    73x52cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 1071
    A$30≈ $21≈ £16≈ €18HammerSign up free to seeEst. A$40–70View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  5. Yve Close, Self Portrait and Joshua Smith, 1980, Oil on Board
    Self Portrait and Joshua Smith, 1980
    Oil · Board
    150x121cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 352
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$700–1,200View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  6. Yve Close, Portrait of Joshua Smith, 1985, Oil on Board
    Portrait of Joshua Smith, 1985
    Oil · Board
    104x84cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 353
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$300–500View at Davidson Auctions ↗
  7. Yve Close, Portrait of Joshua Smith, 1985, Oil on Board
    Portrait of Joshua Smith, 1985
    Oil · Board
    104x84cm
    Davidson Auctions · · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. A$500–700View at Davidson Auctions ↗

Yve Close paintings (6)Yve Close oil paintings (6)

Yve Close: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Yve Close at auction?

$942Sign up free to see, for The Reversal - Joshua Smith and a Self Portrait at Davidson Auctions (March 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Yve Close?

The median sale price is $156Sign up free to see across 4 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Yve Close have sold at auction?

4 of 7 recorded lots sold between 2020 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Yve Close?

Davidson Auctions accounts for the most recorded results. Davidson Auctions

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