Aharon Messeg (1942–2018)
What is Aharon Messeg’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Aharon Messeg at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,033 including buyer’s premium (middle half $693–$1,608, n=14). The auction record is $6,325 for Figure (2016, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figure, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $6,325 | Tiroche | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Painting, 1979 | Oil paint | $5,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Figure | Oil on canvas | $4,600 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | House and a Tree | Oil on canvas | $3,680 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 5 | House | Oil on canvas | $3,304 | Tiroche | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Tabgha, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $3,304 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Bird | Oil on canvas | $3,068 | Tiroche | Sep 2020 |
| 8 | Kfar Nahum | Oil on canvas | $3,068 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Landscape | Oil on canvas | $2,990 | Tiroche | Feb 2015 |
| 10 | A Tree in Kfar Bloom | Oil on canvas | $2,832 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $1,446 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $157 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $2,563 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $1,711 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $206 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Aharon Messeg is an artist with 192 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $850. 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 Messeg sold in 2026 for $1,475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aharon Messeg work is $850.
The median Aharon Messeg painting sells for $1,500 across 101 lots.
The median Aharon Messeg work on paper sells for $177 across 57 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Aharon Messeg paintings typically sell for $1,019–$2,330 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Aharon Messeg work on papers typically sell for $138–$276 (the middle half of 53 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 | 115 | $1,500‡ | $6,325 | 87.8% | 2026-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $177‡ | $566 | 93.4% | 2026-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $4,000†‡ | $6,875† | — | 2023-09-10 |
† 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) | 21 | $472–$900‡ | $575‡ | $2,530 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $1,019–$2,330‡ | $1,652‡ | $6,325 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $2,200–$2,600‡ | $2,400‡ | $3,068 |
‡ 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) | 53 | $138–$276‡ | $161‡ | $552 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $6,325 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $566 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $552 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Aharon Messeg worth?
Across 167 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aharon Messeg work is $850. The median Aharon Messeg painting sells for $1,500 across 101 lots. The median Aharon Messeg work on paper sells for $177 across 57 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Aharon Messeg paintings typically sell for $1,019–$2,330 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Aharon Messeg work on papers typically sell for $138–$276 (the middle half of 53 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 Messeg painting?
Based on 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aharon Messeg painting is $1,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Aharon Messeg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aharon Messeg painting is $6,325.
What is the average price of a Aharon Messeg work on paper?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aharon Messeg work on paper is $177. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Aharon Messeg's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aharon Messeg work on paper is $566.
What is the average price of a medium Aharon Messeg painting?
Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Aharon Messeg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,652, 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 Messeg work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aharon Messeg work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Aharon Messeg's auction record?
Aharon Messeg's auction record is $6,875, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,875 (buyer's premium not included).
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