> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eli-shamir · updated 2026-11-01

# Eli Shamir (b. 1953)

## What is Eli Shamir’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Eli Shamir at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,012 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,540–$10,030, n=5). The auction record is $96,760 for A Lullaby for the Valley (2025, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Lullaby for the Valley, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $96,760 | Tiroche | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Bat Iftach, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $46,000 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Pygmalion, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $44,840 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Self-Portrait Painting the Landscape, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $44,840 | Tiroche | May 2022 |
| 5 | Gva’ot Zaid, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $28,750 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Old Oak in the Spring, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $17,250 | Tiroche | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | Watermelon Fertilization, 2003 | Oil on canvas | $11,210 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | The Family of Abraham Avinu, 2023 | Oil on canvas | $10,030 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Landscape, 2009 | Oil on canvas laid down on | $6,490 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 10 | Kfar Yehoshua, 2006 | Oil on canvas mounted on plywood | $4,012 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $5,251 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $44,840 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,832 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Eli Shamir is an artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $5,995. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Eli Shamir is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,500; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eli Shamir work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Shamir work is $5,995.

The median Eli Shamir painting sells for $5,995 across 32 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 | 34 | $5,995‡ | $96,760 | 94.1% | 2025-12-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

‡ 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) | 16 | $2,002–$4,384‡ | $2,916‡ | $11,210 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,161–$9,648‡ | $5,688‡ | $17,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $38,000–$45,710‡ | $42,420‡ | $96,760 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $96,760 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $82,000‡ |

‡ 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 Eli Shamir worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eli Shamir work is $5,995. The median Eli Shamir painting sells for $5,995 across 32 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Eli Shamir painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eli Shamir painting is $5,995. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Eli Shamir's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Eli Shamir painting is $96,760.

### What is the average price of a small Eli Shamir painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eli Shamir painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,916, 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 large Eli Shamir painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Eli Shamir painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $42,420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Eli Shamir's auction record?

Eli Shamir's auction record is $96,760, set in 2025.

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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, “Eli Shamir auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eli-shamir (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.