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# Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg (1916–2005)

## What is Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $826 including buyer’s premium (middle half $448–$1,033, n=7). The auction record is $6,900 for Let there Be Light (2014, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let there Be Light, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $6,900 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Still Life | Oil on plywood | $3,304 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Spring Rhythm, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $2,760 | Tiroche | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Landscape, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $2,124 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Dead Sea, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $1,416 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Still Life | Oil on canvas | $1,380 | Tiroche | Jul 2015 |
| 7 | Calligraphy | Oil on canvas | $1,121 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Calligraphy, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $1,121 | Tiroche | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | View from the Window in Jerusalem | Watercolor on paper | $1,062 | Tiroche | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Still Life | Oil on canvas | $944 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $691 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $218 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $826 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $354 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg is an artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $483. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg sold in 2025 for $1,121, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg work is $483.

The median Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting sells for $633 across 39 lots.

The median Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg work on paper sells for $258 across 16 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg paintings typically sell for $448–$1,160 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 57 | $633‡ | $6,900 | 68.4% | 2026-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $258‡ | $1,062 | 76.2% | 2024-02-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,000‡ | $6,900 | — | 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) | 14 | $405–$631‡ | $472‡ | $1,380 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $448–$1,160‡ | $826‡ | $3,304 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $170–$324‡ | $240‡ | $1,062 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $206–$669‡ | $330‡ | $885 |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $6,900 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $6,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,062 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $900‡ |

‡ 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 Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg work is $483. The median Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting sells for $633 across 39 lots. The median Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg work on paper sells for $258 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg paintings typically sell for $448–$1,160 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting is $633. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting is $6,900.

### What is the average price of a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg work on paper is $258. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg work on paper is $1,062.

### What is the average price of a medium Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $826, 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 Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg's auction record?

Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg's auction record is $6,900, set in 2014.

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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, “Efraim (Fima) Roitenberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/efraim-fima-roitenberg (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.