David Hendler (1904–1984)
David Hendler is an Israeli artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $290. 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 David Hendler is recorded as sold in 2025 for $320; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Hendler on OpeningBid →What is a David Hendler work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hendler work is $290.
The median David Hendler work on paper sells for $200 across 31 lots.
The median David Hendler painting sells for $472 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Hendler work on papers typically sell for $162–$416 (the middle half of 24 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 | 25 | $472‡ | $4,830 | 68% | 2025-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $200‡ | $978 | 86.1% | 2025-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,298 | $4,830 | — | 2021-03-20 |
‡ 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) | 8 | $250–$518‡ | $365‡ | $1,298 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $472–$1,000‡ | $750‡ | $4,830 |
‡ 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) | 24 | $162–$416‡ | $206‡ | $978 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $136–$272‡ | $177‡ | $414 |
‡ 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 | 2017 | $4,830 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $978 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $944 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Hendler worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Hendler work is $290. The median David Hendler work on paper sells for $200 across 31 lots. The median David Hendler painting sells for $472 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Hendler work on papers typically sell for $162–$416 (the middle half of 24 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 David Hendler work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hendler work on paper is $200. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Hendler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hendler work on paper is $978.
What is the average price of a David Hendler painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Hendler painting is $472. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Hendler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Hendler painting is $4,830.
What is the average price of a small David Hendler work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Hendler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $206, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is David Hendler's auction record?
David Hendler's auction record is $4,830, set in 2017.
See the full David Hendler record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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