Isaac Israels (1865–1934)
What is Isaac Israels’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 169 auction results for Isaac Israels at 11 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,149 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,081–$26,093, n=6). The auction record is $514,483 for Café dansant, Moulin de la Galette, Paris (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Café dansant, Moulin de la Galette, Paris, 1905 | Oil paint | $514,483 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Sjaantje van Ingen reading, 1894 | Oil paint | $325,970 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Les Essayeuses | Oil on canvas | $277,073 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 4 | Revue girls in the scala theatre, The Hague | — | $276,518 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 5 | an elegant lady reading in the bois de boulogne | — | $266,996 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | in the fitting room of hirsch, amsterdam | — | $247,953 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | a girl in a summer hat | — | $229,584 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | A sunny day on the beach, Viareggio | Oil on canvas | $228,177 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 9 | figures on the beach of il lido di venezia | — | $209,868 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | A dancer, 1910 | Oil paint | $193,133 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 24 | $83,589 |
| Paintings | 26 | $79,390 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $9,912 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $56,427 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $10,225 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 169 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Isaac Israels is a Dutch artist with 209 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $19,734. 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 Isaac Israels sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $116,440 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isaac Israels work is $19,734.
The median Isaac Israels painting sells for $45,578 across 61 lots.
The median Isaac Israels work on paper sells for $4,039 across 53 lots.
The median Isaac Israels print sells for $394 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Isaac Israels paintings typically sell for $28,884–$77,162 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Isaac Israels work on papers typically sell for $1,192–$6,525 (the middle half of 39 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 | 2 | $394† | $495† | — | 2026-05-04 |
| Paintings | 70 | $45,578† | $514,483 | 87.1% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 61 | $4,039†‡ | $174,510 | 86.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $182,493† | $514,483 | — | 2026-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Isaac Israels's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $394. Paintings (70 lots) median $45,578, record $514,483. A typical Isaac Israels painting sells for around 116× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $182,493.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $14,277–$56,770† | $26,488† | $97,668† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $28,884–$77,162† | $46,104† | $514,483 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,192–$6,525†‡ | $2,070†‡ | $20,026† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,900–$20,410† | $7,188† | $174,510 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $514,483 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $325,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $174,510 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $36,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $495† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $292† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Isaac Israels worth?
Across 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isaac Israels work is $19,734. The median Isaac Israels painting sells for $45,578 across 61 lots. The median Isaac Israels work on paper sells for $4,039 across 53 lots. The median Isaac Israels print sells for $394 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Isaac Israels paintings typically sell for $28,884–$77,162 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Isaac Israels work on papers typically sell for $1,192–$6,525 (the middle half of 39 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 Isaac Israels painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isaac Israels painting is $45,578. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Isaac Israels's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isaac Israels painting is $514,483.
What is the average price of a Isaac Israels work on paper?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isaac Israels work on paper is $4,039. 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 Isaac Israels's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isaac Israels work on paper is $174,510.
What is the average price of a medium Isaac Israels painting?
Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Isaac Israels painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $46,104, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Isaac Israels work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Isaac Israels work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,070, 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 Isaac Israels's auction record?
Isaac Israels's auction record is $514,483, set in 2017.
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