Naftali Bezem (1924–2018)
What is Naftali Bezem’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 321 auction results for Naftali Bezem at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,770 including buyer’s premium (middle half $777–$2,891, n=28). The auction record is $32,200 for Tel Aviv Beach (2014, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tel Aviv Beach, 1947 | Oil on masonite | $32,200 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Jacob’s Ladder | Oil on canvas | $14,950 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 3 | Lovers, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $14,160 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 4 | Jacob’s Ladder | Oil on canvas | $13,800 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 5 | Boat and Fish in the Landscape | Oil on canvas | $11,800 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Above the Sky of Jerusalem | Oil on canvas | $11,210 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | A Dance in the Jerusalem Landscape, 2012 | Oil on canvas | $10,925 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 8 | Passover Seder, 1924 | Oil paint | $8,977 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 9 | Figure Drinking Wine | Inking Wine | $8,260 | Tiroche | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Boat | Oil on canvas | $8,050 | Tiroche | Jun 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 130 | $2,796 |
| Works on paper | 67 | $633 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $8,029 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 106 | $2,760 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $699 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 321 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Naftali Bezem is an Israeli artist with 361 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,534. 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 Naftali Bezem sold in 2026 for $3,068, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 319 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Naftali Bezem work is $1,534.
The median Naftali Bezem painting sells for $2,600 across 199 lots.
The median Naftali Bezem work on paper sells for $632 across 99 lots.
The median Naftali Bezem photograph sells for $523 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Naftali Bezem paintings typically sell for $2,200–$4,378 (the middle half of 136 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Naftali Bezem work on papers typically sell for $366–$856 (the middle half of 59 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 | $378 | $378 | — | 2021-08-31 |
| Paintings | 221 | $2,600†‡ | $32,200 | 90% | 2026-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 108 | $632†‡ | $3,220 | 91.7% | 2026-07-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 2 | $523‡ | $566 | — | 2018-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $10,000‡ | $32,200 | — | 2024-12-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Naftali Bezem's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $378. Paintings (221 lots) median $2,600, record $32,200. A typical Naftali Bezem painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $10,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $740–$1,778‡ | $1,062‡ | $7,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 136 | $2,200–$4,378†‡ | $3,068†‡ | $32,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $5,750–$10,355‡ | $7,080‡ | $14,950 |
† 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) | 59 | $366–$856‡ | $550‡ | $3,220 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $600–$1,046‡ | $784‡ | $1,955 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $32,200 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $28,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,220 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,955 |
| Photography | 2018 | $566 |
| Photography | 2018 | $480‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $378 |
‡ 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 Naftali Bezem worth?
Across 319 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Naftali Bezem work is $1,534. The median Naftali Bezem painting sells for $2,600 across 199 lots. The median Naftali Bezem work on paper sells for $632 across 99 lots. The median Naftali Bezem photograph sells for $523 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Naftali Bezem paintings typically sell for $2,200–$4,378 (the middle half of 136 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Naftali Bezem work on papers typically sell for $366–$856 (the middle half of 59 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 Naftali Bezem painting?
Based on 199 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Naftali Bezem painting is $2,600. 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 Naftali Bezem's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Naftali Bezem painting is $32,200.
What is the average price of a Naftali Bezem work on paper?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Naftali Bezem work on paper is $632. 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 Naftali Bezem's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Naftali Bezem work on paper is $3,220.
What is the average price of a medium Naftali Bezem painting?
Based on 136 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Naftali Bezem painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,068, 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 Naftali Bezem work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Naftali Bezem work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Naftali Bezem's auction record?
Naftali Bezem's auction record is $32,200, set in 2014.
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