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# Izhak Frenkel - Frenel (1899–1981)

## What is Izhak Frenkel - Frenel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 262 auction results for Izhak Frenkel - Frenel at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $460 including buyer’s premium (middle half $295–$723, n=30). The auction record is $4,140 for Synagogue (2016, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synagogue | Oil on masonite | $4,140 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 2 | Prayers at the Western Wall | Oil on canvas | $3,680 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 3 | A Hasid with a Torah scroll | Oil on canvas | $3,068 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Jerusalem | Oil on canvas | $2,832 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | King David | Oil on canvas | $2,530 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Tiberias | Oil on canvas | $2,530 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 7 | Jewish Figure | Oil on canvas | $2,360 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | Safed Landscape | Oil on canvas | $2,185 | Tiroche | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Figure on Donkey near Safed | Oil on canvas | $1,955 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 10 | Paris | Oil on canvas | $1,840 | Tiroche | Feb 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 147 | $575 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $157 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $974 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 118 | $448 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 262 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Izhak Frenkel - Frenel is an artist with 295 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Izhak Frenkel - Frenel sold in 2026 for $944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel work worth?

Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel work is $500.

The median Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting sells for $543 across 232 lots.

The median Izhak Frenkel - Frenel work on paper sells for $153 across 24 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Izhak Frenkel - Frenel paintings typically sell for $354–$649 (the middle half of 161 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Izhak Frenkel - Frenel paintings typically sell for $670–$1,631 (the middle half of 71 sold 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 | 259 | $543‡ | $4,140 | 89.6% | 2026-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $153‡ | $378 | 85.7% | 2025-09-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $2,530‡ | $4,140 | — | 2022-06-27 |

‡ 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) | 161 | $354–$649‡ | $460‡ | $2,360 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $670–$1,631‡ | $944‡ | $4,140 |

‡ 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) | 21 | $110–$299‡ | $153‡ | $378 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $4,140 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,680 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $378 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $368 |

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 Izhak Frenkel - Frenel worth?

Across 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel work is $500. The median Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting sells for $543 across 232 lots. The median Izhak Frenkel - Frenel work on paper sells for $153 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Izhak Frenkel - Frenel paintings typically sell for $354–$649 (the middle half of 161 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Izhak Frenkel - Frenel paintings typically sell for $670–$1,631 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting?

Based on 232 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting is $543. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Izhak Frenkel - Frenel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting is $4,140.

### What is the average price of a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel work on paper is $153. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Izhak Frenkel - Frenel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Izhak Frenkel - Frenel work on paper is $378.

### What is the average price of a small Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting?

Based on 161 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $460, 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 medium Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Izhak Frenkel - Frenel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Izhak Frenkel - Frenel's auction record?

Izhak Frenkel - Frenel's auction record is $4,140, set in 2016.

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

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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.