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# Mane-Katz (1894–1962)

## What is Mane-Katz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 178 auction results for Mane-Katz at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,068–$10,325, n=20). The auction record is $29,500 for Jewish Wedding (2023, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jewish Wedding, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $29,500 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 2 | Wedding, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $25,000 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 3 | Two Rabbis and a Child, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $23,600 | Tiroche | Jan 2019 |
| 4 | Klezmer | Oil on canvas | $21,240 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | L'ENFANT HASSID, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $18,128 | Artcurial | Mar 2013 |
| 6 | Bride and Groom | Oil on canvas | $14,160 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Musician, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $14,160 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Flowers | Oil on canvas | $13,570 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Horses | Oil on canvas | $12,650 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 10 | Horses | Oil on canvas | $11,800 | Tiroche | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $6,224 |
| Other | 8 | $1,971 |
| Works on paper | 30 | $1,667 |
| Sculpture | 18 | $1,239 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 59 | $5,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,770 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 178 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mane-Katz is an artist with 218 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $3,659. 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 Mane-Katz sold in 2026 for $10,030, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mane-Katz work worth?

Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mane-Katz work is $3,659.

The median Mane-Katz painting sells for $6,000 across 100 lots.

The median Mane-Katz work on paper sells for $1,549 across 50 lots.

The median Mane-Katz sculpture sells for $1,131 across 24 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mane-Katz paintings typically sell for $5,750–$11,105 (the middle half of 63 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Mane-Katz work on papers typically sell for $1,298–$3,518 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $322 | $322 | — | 2016-09-18 |
| Paintings | 111 | $6,000†‡ | $29,500 | 90.1% | 2026-06-28 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $1,549‡ | $7,560 | 92.6% | 2026-02-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 29 | $1,131‡ | $4,484 | 82.8% | 2025-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $20,620‡ | $29,500 | — | 2024-12-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mane-Katz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $322. Paintings (111 lots) median $6,000, record $29,500. A typical Mane-Katz painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $20,620.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $2,097–$4,464‡ | $3,068‡ | $10,673 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 63 | $5,750–$11,105†‡ | $8,000†‡ | $29,500 |

† 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) | 15 | $466–$689‡ | $543‡ | $1,265 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,298–$3,518‡ | $2,221‡ | $7,560 |

‡ 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) | 19 | $944–$1,844‡ | $1,062‡ | $3,259 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,062–$3,800‡ | $2,006‡ | $4,484 |

‡ 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 | $29,500 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $25,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $7,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $6,888 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,484 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,800‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $322 |

‡ 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 Mane-Katz worth?

Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mane-Katz work is $3,659. The median Mane-Katz painting sells for $6,000 across 100 lots. The median Mane-Katz work on paper sells for $1,549 across 50 lots. The median Mane-Katz sculpture sells for $1,131 across 24 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mane-Katz paintings typically sell for $5,750–$11,105 (the middle half of 63 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mane-Katz work on papers typically sell for $1,298–$3,518 (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 Mane-Katz painting?

Based on 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mane-Katz painting is $6,000. 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 Mane-Katz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mane-Katz painting is $29,500.

### What is the average price of a Mane-Katz work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mane-Katz work on paper is $1,549. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mane-Katz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mane-Katz work on paper is $7,560.

### What is the average price of a Mane-Katz sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mane-Katz sculpture is $1,131. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mane-Katz's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mane-Katz sculpture is $4,484.

### What is the average price of a medium Mane-Katz painting?

Based on 63 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mane-Katz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,000, 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 medium Mane-Katz work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mane-Katz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,221, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Mane-Katz's auction record?

Mane-Katz's auction record is $29,500, set in 2023.

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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, “Mane-Katz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mane-katz-2 (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.