> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ido-bar-el · updated 2026-11-02

# Ido Bar-El (b. 1959)

## What is Ido Bar-El’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Ido Bar-El at 2 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,151 including buyer’s premium (middle half $752–$1,593, n=6). The auction record is $3,750 for Untitled (industrial paints on plywood boards) (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (industrial paints on plywood boards), 1959 | Industrial paints on plywood boards | $3,750 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on tin), 1995 | Oil on tin | $2,124 | Tiroche | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on plywood), 1998 | Oil on plywood | $2,006 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1998 | Mixed media on tin | $1,652 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1998 | Mixed media on tin | $1,416 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on wood), 1991 | Oil on wood | $1,380 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic on wood), 1991 | Acrylic on wood | $1,003 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil on wood), 1987 | Oil on wood | $944 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil and mixed media on wooden door), 1992 | Oil and mixed media on wooden door | $920 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1986 | Acrylic on tin | $885 | Tiroche | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $944 |
| Other | 5 | $920 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $863 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ido Bar-El is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $850. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ido Bar-El sold in 2026 for $885, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ido Bar-El work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ido Bar-El work is $850.

The median Ido Bar-El painting sells for $944 across 15 lots.

The median Ido Bar-El work on paper sells for $654 across 6 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 | 17 | $944‡ | $3,750 | 88.2% | 2025-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $654‡ | $862 | — | 2024-04-21 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $600–$1,380‡ | $850‡ | $2,006 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $592–$740‡ | $654‡ | $862 |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $3,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,124 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $862 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $750‡ |

‡ 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 Ido Bar-El worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ido Bar-El work is $850. The median Ido Bar-El painting sells for $944 across 15 lots. The median Ido Bar-El work on paper sells for $654 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Ido Bar-El painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ido Bar-El painting is $944. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ido Bar-El's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ido Bar-El painting is $3,750.

### What is Ido Bar-El's auction record?

Ido Bar-El's auction record is $3,750, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ido Bar-El auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ido-bar-el (updated 2026-11-02).

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.