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# Leo Roth (1914–2002)

## What is Leo Roth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 154 auction results for Leo Roth at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $702 including buyer’s premium (middle half $336–$1,313, n=14). The auction record is $2,242 for Adam and Eve (2019, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam and Eve | Oil on canvas | $2,242 | Tiroche | Feb 2019 |
| 2 | Couple, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $2,185 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Figures | Oil on canvas | $1,888 | Tiroche | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Nude Female | Oil on canvas | $1,888 | Tiroche | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Pioneers | Oil on canvas | $1,888 | Tiroche | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | After the ceremony, 1995 | Oil on canvas | $1,770 | Tiroche | Feb 2019 |
| 7 | Sacrifice, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $1,725 | Tiroche | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | Leo Roth Paints Aharon Giladi in Afikim | Oil on canvas | $1,652 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Wedding | Oil on canvas | $1,534 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | King David and Bat Sheva | Oil on canvas | $1,495 | Tiroche | Feb 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $885 |
| Works on paper | 26 | $221 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $885 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $253 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 154 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Leo Roth is an Israeli artist with 179 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $700. 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 Leo Roth sold in 2026 for $885, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Leo Roth work worth?

Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Roth work is $700.

The median Leo Roth painting sells for $868 across 108 lots.

The median Leo Roth work on paper sells for $206 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Leo Roth paintings typically sell for $650–$1,216 (the middle half of 96 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Leo Roth work on papers typically sell for $132–$295 (the middle half of 30 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 | 122 | $868†‡ | $2,242 | 88.5% | 2026-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $206†‡ | $805 | 85.7% | 2025-12-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $1,900†‡ | $4,830† | — | 2021-11-06 |

† 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) | 12 | $227–$718‡ | $342‡ | $1,888 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 96 | $650–$1,216†‡ | $900†‡ | $2,242 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 30 | $132–$295†‡ | $194†‡ | $425 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $274–$698‡ | $645‡ | $805 |

† 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 | 2019 | $2,242 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $805 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $700‡ |

‡ 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 Leo Roth worth?

Across 153 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Leo Roth work is $700. The median Leo Roth painting sells for $868 across 108 lots. The median Leo Roth work on paper sells for $206 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Leo Roth paintings typically sell for $650–$1,216 (the middle half of 96 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Leo Roth work on papers typically sell for $132–$295 (the middle half of 30 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 Leo Roth painting?

Based on 108 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Roth painting is $868. 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 Leo Roth's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Roth painting is $2,242.

### What is the average price of a Leo Roth work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Leo Roth work on paper is $206. 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 Leo Roth's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Leo Roth work on paper is $805.

### What is the average price of a medium Leo Roth painting?

Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Leo Roth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $900, 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 the average price of a small Leo Roth work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Leo Roth work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $194, 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 Leo Roth's auction record?

Leo Roth's auction record is $4,830, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,830 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Leo Roth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/leo-roth (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.