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# Boaz Vaadia (1951–2017)

## What is Boaz Vaadia’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Boaz Vaadia at 9 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,920 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,375–$31,525, n=7). The auction record is $60,653 for Elyaqim, bronze and stone (2023, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elyaqim, bronze and stone, 1951 | Bronze | $60,653 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 2 | Zur with Boulder, 1990 | Bronze | $47,880 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Shimshon, 1998 | Bronze | $46,200 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 4 | Shimshon, 1998 | Bronze | $44,062 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 5 | Shimshon, 1951 | Bronze, bluestone, boulder | $35,000 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Shimshon, 1998 | Patinated bronze, bluestone and boulder | $35,000 | Wright | May 2025 |
| 7 | Susi and Sosi, 1993 | Bronze | $32,760 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Gad with Dog, 1994 | Bronze | $30,240 | Rago Arts | May 2024 |
| 9 | Zidqiyyahu, 1996 | Slate, bluestone and boulder | $28,050 | Bonhams | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | Ahaz, 1987, 1951 | — | $25,313 | Bonhams | Feb 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 22 | $18,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $18,335 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $15,120 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Boaz Vaadia is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $18,750.

A work by Boaz Vaadia sold in 2025 for $28,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Boaz Vaadia work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boaz Vaadia work is $18,750.

The median Boaz Vaadia sculpture sells for $17,920 across 19 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $17,920 | $47,880 | — | 2026-03-04 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $12,600–$18,750 | $15,120 | $32,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $13,911–$25,725 | $18,335 | $44,062 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $47,880 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $46,200 |

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 Boaz Vaadia worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boaz Vaadia work is $18,750. The median Boaz Vaadia sculpture sells for $17,920 across 19 lots.

### What is the average price of a Boaz Vaadia sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boaz Vaadia sculpture is $17,920.

### What is Boaz Vaadia's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Boaz Vaadia sculpture is $47,880.

### What is Boaz Vaadia's auction record?

Boaz Vaadia's auction record is $60,653, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Boaz Vaadia auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/boaz-vaadia (updated 2026-11-01).

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.