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# Nachum Gilboa (1917–2015)

## What is Nachum Gilboa’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Nachum Gilboa at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,124 including buyer’s premium (middle half $460–$3,127, n=7). The auction record is $15,340 for Borough Market, New York (2020, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borough Market, New York | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $15,340 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 2 | Pompidou Center, Paris | Oil on canvas | $12,980 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Jewish Wedding | Oil on canvas | $12,390 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 4 | The Old City and the Western Wall | Oil and mixed media on canvas laid down on cardboard | $11,210 | Tiroche | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | The Old City and the Western Wall, Jerusalem | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $10,620 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Ahad Ha'am, corner of Herzl Street, Tel Aviv | Oil on canvas | $10,030 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Figures in front of the Herzliya Gymnasium | Mixed media on canvas | $10,030 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 8 | Jaffa | Oil on canvas | $10,030 | Tiroche | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Tower of Babel | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $8,260 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 10 | Figures in Bulgaria | Mixed media on canvas | $7,080 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 55 | $2,185 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $3,422 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,136 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nachum Gilboa is an artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $2,185. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Nachum Gilboa is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nachum Gilboa work worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nachum Gilboa work is $2,185.

The median Nachum Gilboa painting sells for $2,300 across 83 lots.

The median Nachum Gilboa work on paper sells for $425 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Nachum Gilboa paintings typically sell for $531–$2,800 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Nachum Gilboa paintings typically sell for $2,330–$9,125 (the middle half of 36 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 | 93 | $2,300‡ | $15,340 | 89.2% | 2025-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $425‡ | $1,800‡ | 70% | 2026-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,800‡ | $15,340 | — | 2023-01-21 |

‡ 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) | 45 | $531–$2,800‡ | $1,150‡ | $5,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $2,330–$9,125‡ | $3,540‡ | $12,980 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $425–$826‡ | $700‡ | $1,800‡ |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $15,340 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $12,980 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,800‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $826 |

‡ 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 Nachum Gilboa worth?

Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nachum Gilboa work is $2,185. The median Nachum Gilboa painting sells for $2,300 across 83 lots. The median Nachum Gilboa work on paper sells for $425 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Nachum Gilboa paintings typically sell for $531–$2,800 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Nachum Gilboa paintings typically sell for $2,330–$9,125 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Nachum Gilboa painting?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nachum Gilboa painting is $2,300. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nachum Gilboa's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nachum Gilboa painting is $15,340.

### What is the average price of a small Nachum Gilboa painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nachum Gilboa painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,150, 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 Nachum Gilboa painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nachum Gilboa painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Nachum Gilboa's auction record?

Nachum Gilboa's auction record is $15,340, set in 2020.

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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, “Nachum Gilboa auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nachum-gilboa (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.