Chaim Goldberg (1917–2004)
What is Chaim Goldberg’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Chaim Goldberg at 3 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,381 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,069–$4,571, n=8). The auction record is $7,404 for A day in winter (2021, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A day in winter, 1994 | Olej/płótno | $7,404 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2021 |
| 2 | Huśtawka, 1990 | Olej/płótno | $7,353 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | A day in winter, 1994 | Olej/płótno | $6,249 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Bliźniacy, 1991 | Olej/płótno | $5,866 | DESA Unicum | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Witam, Profesorze Pruszkowski, 1975 | Olej/płótno | $4,139 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | Witam, Profesorze Pruszkowski, 1975 | Olej/płótno | $4,139 | DESA Unicum | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Klezmerzy, 1998 | Akwarela, tusz/karton | $2,623 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | Taniec weselny, 1996 | Akwarela, tusz/papier | $2,141 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 9 | Widok na mój Kazimierz Dolny, 1996 | Akwarela, tusz/karton | $2,013 | DESA Unicum | Feb 2021 |
| 10 | Widok na mój Kazimierz Dolny #4, 1996 | Akwarela, tusz/karton | $1,852 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $5,866 |
| Other | 5 | $2,013 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,852 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Chaim Goldberg is an America/Israel artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,077. 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 Chaim Goldberg sold in 2025 for $6,249, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chaim Goldberg work is $2,077.
The median Chaim Goldberg painting sells for $4,732 across 9 lots.
The median Chaim Goldberg work on paper sells for $1,659 across 10 lots.
The median Chaim Goldberg print sells for $379 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $379 | $425 | 50% | 2025-01-21 |
| Paintings | 11 | $4,732† | $7,404 | 81.8% | 2025-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,659†‡ | $2,623 | 90.9% | 2025-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,353 | $7,404 | — | 2025-12-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Chaim Goldberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $379 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $4,732, record $7,404. A typical Chaim Goldberg painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,353.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $5,866–$7,353† | $6,249† | $7,404 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $784–$1,972†‡ | $1,659†‡ | $2,623 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2021 | $7,404 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7,353 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,623 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,141 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $425 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $332 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Chaim Goldberg worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chaim Goldberg work is $2,077. The median Chaim Goldberg painting sells for $4,732 across 9 lots. The median Chaim Goldberg work on paper sells for $1,659 across 10 lots. The median Chaim Goldberg print sells for $379 across 2 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 Chaim Goldberg painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chaim Goldberg painting is $4,732. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Chaim Goldberg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chaim Goldberg painting is $7,404.
What is the average price of a Chaim Goldberg work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chaim Goldberg work on paper is $1,659. 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 Chaim Goldberg's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Chaim Goldberg work on paper is $2,623.
What is the average price of a medium Chaim Goldberg work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Chaim Goldberg work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,659, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Chaim Goldberg's auction record?
Chaim Goldberg's auction record is $7,353, set in 2024.
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