Jakob Steinhardt (1887–1968)
Jakob Steinhardt is an Israeli artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $649. 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 Jakob Steinhardt sold in 2026 for $649, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jakob Steinhardt work is $649.
The median Jakob Steinhardt print sells for $448 across 35 lots.
The median Jakob Steinhardt work on paper sells for $468 across 34 lots.
The median Jakob Steinhardt painting sells for $2,832 across 19 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jakob Steinhardt work on papers typically sell for $258–$816 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jakob Steinhardt prints typically sell for $220–$718 (the middle half of 23 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 | 39 | $448†‡ | $3,606‡ | 89.7% | 2023-03-17 |
| Paintings | 34 | $2,832‡ | $11,800 | 55.9% | 2025-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $468‡ | $2,500 | 87.2% | 2024-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $767‡ | $2,006 | 84.6% | 2019-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $10,000†‡ | $11,800 | — | 2025-07-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jakob Steinhardt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $448 with 89.7% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $2,832, record $11,800. A typical Jakob Steinhardt painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $10,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $220–$718†‡ | $448†‡ | $3,606‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $280–$481†‡ | $407†‡ | $1,540 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $2,000–$3,000‡ | $2,360‡ | $3,540 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $993–$9,565‡ | $3,124‡ | $11,800 |
‡ 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) | 32 | $258–$816‡ | $435‡ | $2,500 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $650–$1,650‡ | $767‡ | $2,006 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $11,800 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,606‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $2,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,006 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,906‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $1,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,725 |
‡ 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 Jakob Steinhardt worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jakob Steinhardt work is $649. The median Jakob Steinhardt print sells for $448 across 35 lots. The median Jakob Steinhardt work on paper sells for $468 across 34 lots. The median Jakob Steinhardt painting sells for $2,832 across 19 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jakob Steinhardt work on papers typically sell for $258–$816 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jakob Steinhardt prints typically sell for $220–$718 (the middle half of 23 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 Jakob Steinhardt print?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jakob Steinhardt print is $448. 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 Jakob Steinhardt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jakob Steinhardt print is $3,606. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Jakob Steinhardt work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jakob Steinhardt work on paper is $468. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jakob Steinhardt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jakob Steinhardt work on paper is $2,500.
What is the average price of a Jakob Steinhardt painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jakob Steinhardt painting is $2,832. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jakob Steinhardt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jakob Steinhardt painting is $11,800.
What is the average price of a small Jakob Steinhardt work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jakob Steinhardt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $435, 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 Jakob Steinhardt print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jakob Steinhardt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $448, 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 Jakob Steinhardt's auction record?
Jakob Steinhardt's auction record is $11,800, set in 2025.
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