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# Aharon Kahana (1905–1967)

## What is Aharon Kahana’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for Aharon Kahana at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $767 including buyer’s premium (middle half $201–$2,006, n=13). The auction record is $30,680 for The Card Players (2026, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Card Players, 1945 | Oil on canvas | $30,680 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Interior, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $12,650 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 3 | A Young Woman | Oil on canvas | $11,500 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 4 | The Pianist, 1945 | Oil paint | $9,600 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 5 | Composition, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $8,260 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1948 | Oil on canvas | $8,050 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 7 | Landscape, 1905 | Oil paint | $7,200 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 8 | David Plays for Shaul, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $6,325 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 9 | Composition, 1950 | Oil on jute | $5,900 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Figure, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $5,750 | Tiroche | Jun 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $2,006 |
| Works on paper | 39 | $330 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $1,210 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $330 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Aharon Kahana is a German artist with 162 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $767. 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 Aharon Kahana sold in 2026 for $30,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Aharon Kahana work worth?

Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aharon Kahana work is $767.

The median Aharon Kahana painting sells for $1,840 across 63 lots.

The median Aharon Kahana work on paper sells for $354 across 51 lots.

The median Aharon Kahana sculpture sells for $414 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Aharon Kahana paintings typically sell for $1,200–$5,290 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Aharon Kahana work on papers typically sell for $165–$422 (the middle half of 26 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 | 91 | $1,840‡ | $30,680 | 69.2% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 57 | $354‡ | $1,298 | 89.5% | 2026-02-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $414‡ | $448 | — | 2024-12-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $11,500†‡ | $32,500† | — | 2026-06-28 |

† 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) | 9 | $1,100–$1,652‡ | $1,298‡ | $4,370 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 53 | $1,200–$5,290‡ | $2,124‡ | $30,680 |

‡ 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) | 26 | $165–$422‡ | $253‡ | $1,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $354–$650‡ | $425‡ | $1,298 |

‡ 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 | $30,680 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $12,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $448 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $380‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Aharon Kahana worth?

Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aharon Kahana work is $767. The median Aharon Kahana painting sells for $1,840 across 63 lots. The median Aharon Kahana work on paper sells for $354 across 51 lots. The median Aharon Kahana sculpture sells for $414 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Aharon Kahana paintings typically sell for $1,200–$5,290 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Aharon Kahana work on papers typically sell for $165–$422 (the middle half of 26 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 Aharon Kahana painting?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aharon Kahana painting is $1,840. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Aharon Kahana's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aharon Kahana painting is $30,680.

### What is the average price of a Aharon Kahana work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aharon Kahana work on paper is $354. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Aharon Kahana's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Aharon Kahana work on paper is $1,298.

### What is the average price of a medium Aharon Kahana painting?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Aharon Kahana painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,124, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Aharon Kahana work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aharon Kahana work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $253, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Aharon Kahana's auction record?

Aharon Kahana's auction record is $32,500, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Aharon Kahana auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/aharon-kahana (updated 2026-11-03).

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.