> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chaim-atar-aptekar · updated 2026-11-01

# Chaim Atar Aptekar (1902–1953)

Chaim Atar Aptekar is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Chaim Atar Aptekar sold in 2022 for $1,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chaim Atar Aptekar work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chaim Atar Aptekar work is $1,400.

The median Chaim Atar Aptekar painting sells for $1,652 across 16 lots.

The median Chaim Atar Aptekar work on paper sells for $130 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,652‡ | $4,012 | 88.9% | 2022-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $130‡ | $165 | — | 2025-02-09 |

‡ 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) | 12 | $1,112–$2,444‡ | $1,526‡ | $4,012 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $120–$142‡ | $130‡ | $165 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $4,012 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $3,400‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $165 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $142 |

‡ 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 Chaim Atar Aptekar worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chaim Atar Aptekar work is $1,400. The median Chaim Atar Aptekar painting sells for $1,652 across 16 lots. The median Chaim Atar Aptekar work on paper sells for $130 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Chaim Atar Aptekar painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chaim Atar Aptekar painting is $1,652. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chaim Atar Aptekar's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chaim Atar Aptekar painting is $4,012.

### What is the average price of a small Chaim Atar Aptekar painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chaim Atar Aptekar painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Chaim Atar Aptekar's auction record?

Chaim Atar Aptekar's auction record is $4,012, set in 2020.

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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, “Chaim Atar Aptekar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chaim-atar-aptekar (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.