Igael Tumarkin (1933–2021)
What is Igael Tumarkin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 512 auction results for Igael Tumarkin at 19 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,124 including buyer’s premium (middle half $870–$5,782, n=50). The auction record is $40,120 for He Walked in the Fields (2021, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | He Walked in the Fields, 1967 | Bronze and iron, height: 167 cm | $40,120 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Figure | Bronze | $35,400 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Deux Ex Machina no 55, 1980 | Oil, collage, and mixed media on cardboard laid down on canvas | $25,960 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Self-portrait, 1998 | Oil, iron, wood and collage on canvas | $24,780 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Girl with a Hat, 1968 | Iron and bronze, height: 180 cm | $23,600 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Blue Woman, 1960 | Painted bronze, height 168 cm | $21,240 | Tiroche | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Meduse, 1987 | Oil and collage with iron on wood | $16,520 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Lilith / Ashtoreth, late 1960s | Bronze | $15,340 | Tiroche | Jul 2025 |
| 9 | Ronald, 1998 | Bronze, height: 180 cm | $12,980 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1959 | Oil, mixed media and collage on canvas | $12,650 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 47 | $3,540 |
| Paintings | 79 | $2,950 |
| Other | 40 | $2,655 |
| Works on paper | 139 | $805 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $8,225 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 152 | $1,416 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $826 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 512 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Igael Tumarkin is an Israeli artist with 616 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,416. 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 Igael Tumarkin sold in 2026 for $2,124, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Igael Tumarkin on OpeningBid →What is a Igael Tumarkin work worth?
Across 509 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Igael Tumarkin work is $1,416.
The median Igael Tumarkin work on paper sells for $826 across 245 lots.
The median Igael Tumarkin painting sells for $2,760 across 102 lots.
The median Igael Tumarkin sculpture sells for $4,600 across 80 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Igael Tumarkin work on papers typically sell for $650–$1,380 (the middle half of 147 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Igael Tumarkin work on papers typically sell for $472–$885 (the middle half of 91 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $106 | $236 | — | 2022-04-10 |
| Paintings | 134 | $2,760†‡ | $24,780 | 76.1% | 2025-12-21 |
| Works on Paper | 268 | $826†‡ | $25,960 | 91.4% | 2026-02-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 97 | $4,600†‡ | $40,120 | 82.5% | 2026-06-28 |
| Photography | 2 | $926‡ | $1,003 | — | 2025-03-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 29 | $12,980‡ | $40,120 | — | 2026-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Igael Tumarkin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $106. Paintings (134 lots) median $2,760, record $24,780. A typical Igael Tumarkin painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 29 lots) the median is $12,980.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $670–$1,418‡ | $944‡ | $4,484 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $1,823–$4,012†‡ | $2,760†‡ | $11,210 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $4,313–$7,765‡ | $6,750‡ | $24,780 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 91 | $472–$885‡ | $650‡ | $2,530 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 147 | $650–$1,380†‡ | $900†‡ | $5,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $10,250–$19,273‡ | $11,046‡ | $25,960 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $1,625–$3,537†‡ | $2,062†‡ | $8,039 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $4,200–$8,000‡ | $6,000‡ | $11,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $7,835–$22,420‡ | $12,980‡ | $40,120 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $40,120 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $35,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $25,960 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $24,780 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $22,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,000‡ |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,003 |
| Photography | 2025 | $850‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Igael Tumarkin worth?
Across 509 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Igael Tumarkin work is $1,416. The median Igael Tumarkin work on paper sells for $826 across 245 lots. The median Igael Tumarkin painting sells for $2,760 across 102 lots. The median Igael Tumarkin sculpture sells for $4,600 across 80 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Igael Tumarkin work on papers typically sell for $650–$1,380 (the middle half of 147 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Igael Tumarkin work on papers typically sell for $472–$885 (the middle half of 91 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 Igael Tumarkin work on paper?
Based on 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Igael Tumarkin work on paper is $826. 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 Igael Tumarkin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Igael Tumarkin work on paper is $25,960.
What is the average price of a Igael Tumarkin painting?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Igael Tumarkin painting is $2,760. 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 Igael Tumarkin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Igael Tumarkin painting is $24,780.
What is the average price of a Igael Tumarkin sculpture?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Igael Tumarkin sculpture is $4,600. 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 Igael Tumarkin's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Igael Tumarkin sculpture is $40,120.
What is the average price of a medium Igael Tumarkin work on paper?
Based on 147 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Igael Tumarkin work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $900, 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 the average price of a small Igael Tumarkin work on paper?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Igael Tumarkin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $650, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Igael Tumarkin's auction record?
Igael Tumarkin's auction record is $40,120, set in 2021.
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