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# Aharon Messeg (1942–2018)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $1,446 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $157 |

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

| 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Aharon Messeg work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Messeg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/aharon-messeg (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.