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# Israel Paldi (1892–1979)

## What is Israel Paldi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 147 auction results for Israel Paldi at 4 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $354 including buyer’s premium (middle half $283–$826, n=15). The auction record is $177,000 for Carrying a Pitcher along the Path (2026, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrying a Pitcher along the Path, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $177,000 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Sailors in Jaffa, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $70,800 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Fishermen | Oil on canvas | $3,450 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas) | Oil on canvas | $3,220 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 5 | Figure | Oil and collage on canvas | $2,990 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 6 | Laundresses, 1920s | Oil on canvas | $2,596 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Birds | Oil on canvas | $2,530 | Tiroche | Jun 2015 |
| 8 | Fishermen and Watermelons | Gouache on paper | $2,360 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Figures at Home, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $1,770 | Tiroche | Jan 2019 |
| 10 | Birds | Oil on canvas | $1,534 | Tiroche | Feb 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 75 | $472 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $230 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $633 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $330 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 147 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Israel Paldi is an Israeli artist with 179 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $425. 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 Israel Paldi sold in 2026 for $1,534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Israel Paldi work worth?

Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Israel Paldi work is $425.

The median Israel Paldi painting sells for $496 across 109 lots.

The median Israel Paldi work on paper sells for $210 across 30 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Israel Paldi paintings typically sell for $457–$1,144 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Israel Paldi paintings typically sell for $280–$480 (the middle half of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 129 | $496‡ | $177,000 | 84.5% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $210‡ | $2,990 | 75% | 2025-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $3,335†‡ | $177,000 | — | 2026-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 45 | $280–$480‡ | $354‡ | $805 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $457–$1,144‡ | $700‡ | $177,000 |

‡ 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) | 19 | $145–$275‡ | $173‡ | $519 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $216–$2,180‡ | $260‡ | $2,990 |

‡ 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 | 2026 | $177,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $70,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,990 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,600‡ |

‡ 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 Israel Paldi worth?

Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Israel Paldi work is $425. The median Israel Paldi painting sells for $496 across 109 lots. The median Israel Paldi work on paper sells for $210 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Israel Paldi paintings typically sell for $457–$1,144 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Israel Paldi paintings typically sell for $280–$480 (the middle half of 45 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 Israel Paldi painting?

Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Israel Paldi painting is $496. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Israel Paldi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Israel Paldi painting is $177,000.

### What is the average price of a Israel Paldi work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Israel Paldi work on paper is $210. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Israel Paldi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Israel Paldi work on paper is $2,990.

### What is the average price of a medium Israel Paldi painting?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Israel Paldi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $700, 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 Israel Paldi painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Israel Paldi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $354, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Israel Paldi's auction record?

Israel Paldi's auction record is $177,000, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Israel Paldi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/israel-paldi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.