> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ivan-schwebel · updated 2026-11-02

# Ivan Schwebel (1932–2011)

## What is Ivan Schwebel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Ivan Schwebel at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,180 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,003–$2,360, n=9). The auction record is $10,620 for Marlene Dietrich and the Allenby Cinema (2023, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlene Dietrich and the Allenby Cinema, 1984 | Oil on canvas | $10,620 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 2 | Tel Aviv Scene, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $5,750 | Tiroche | Jun 2015 |
| 3 | David and Goliath, 39 and 42 St., New York, 1999 | Mixed media on cardboard | $5,428 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | David and Bat Sheva in front of the Zion Cinema, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $4,248 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1999 | Oil on canvas | $4,248 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | David Dancing on Jaffa Street with the Ark of the Covenant, 1983 | Mixed media on canvas | $4,012 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1981 | Oil and graphite on canvas | $4,012 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Houdini in Canal st | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $3,910 | Tiroche | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Jerusalem, 1980 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $3,910 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 10 | The Lamentation of King David, 1982 | Mixed media on canvas | $3,290 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $1,725 |
| Prints | 5 | $80 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,910 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,323 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $389 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ivan Schwebel is an Israeli artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,567. 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 Ivan Schwebel sold in 2026 for $2,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ivan Schwebel work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Schwebel work is $1,567.

The median Ivan Schwebel painting sells for $1,600 across 49 lots.

The median Ivan Schwebel print sells for $276 across 9 lots.

The median Ivan Schwebel work on paper sells for $529 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ivan Schwebel paintings typically sell for $876–$2,000 (the middle half of 32 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 | 14 | $276‡ | $2,124 | 64.3% | 2023-09-10 |
| Paintings | 53 | $1,600‡ | $10,620 | 92.5% | 2026-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $529‡ | $2,242 | — | 2025-12-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,375‡ | $10,620 | — | 2023-09-10 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Ivan Schwebel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $276 with 64.3% sell-through. Paintings (53 lots) median $1,600, record $10,620. A typical Ivan Schwebel painting sells for around 5.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,375.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $200–$1,512‡ | $374‡ | $2,124 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $260–$1,100‡ | $283‡ | $1,265 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $876–$2,000‡ | $1,340‡ | $4,248 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $3,400–$5,188‡ | $3,910‡ | $10,620 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $10,620 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $9,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,242 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,124 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,800‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,000‡ |

‡ 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 Ivan Schwebel worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivan Schwebel work is $1,567. The median Ivan Schwebel painting sells for $1,600 across 49 lots. The median Ivan Schwebel print sells for $276 across 9 lots. The median Ivan Schwebel work on paper sells for $529 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ivan Schwebel paintings typically sell for $876–$2,000 (the middle half of 32 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 Ivan Schwebel painting?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivan Schwebel painting is $1,600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ivan Schwebel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivan Schwebel painting is $10,620.

### What is the average price of a Ivan Schwebel print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivan Schwebel print is $276. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ivan Schwebel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivan Schwebel print is $2,124.

### What is the average price of a medium Ivan Schwebel painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ivan Schwebel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,340, 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 Ivan Schwebel painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ivan Schwebel painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,910, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ivan Schwebel's auction record?

Ivan Schwebel's auction record is $10,620, set in 2023.

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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, “Ivan Schwebel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ivan-schwebel (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.