Reuven Rubin (1893–1974)
What is Reuven Rubin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 497 auction results for Reuven Rubin at 33 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $33,040 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,466–$76,700, n=59). The auction record is $623,400 for Old Sycamore Trees (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Sycamore Trees, 1927 | Oil paint | $623,400 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Galilean Landscape, 1928-1929 | Oil paint | $491,681 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | The Heavenly Jerusalem, 1956 | Oil paint | $441,600 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 4 | Balfour St., Tel Aviv, 1924 | Oil on canvas | $354,000 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Saturday at the Village, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $345,000 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 6 | Seder Scene, 1949 | Oil on canvas | $315,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Jerusalem, 1951 | Oil paint | $312,968 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | Self-Portrait in the Studio, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $299,000 | Tiroche | Jun 2017 |
| 9 | Gate at Ein Karem, Jerusalem, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $259,600 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | 2 Horsemen, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $253,000 | Tiroche | Jun 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 205 | $54,280 |
| Other | 25 | $5,060 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $4,413 |
| Works on paper | 65 | $4,370 |
| Prints | 48 | $319 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $128,300 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 178 | $49,469 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 126 | $14,700 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 497 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Reuven Rubin is an Israeli artist with 596 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $24,000. 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 Reuven Rubin sold in 2026 for $38,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 481 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reuven Rubin work is $24,000.
The median Reuven Rubin painting sells for $53,912 across 262 lots.
The median Reuven Rubin work on paper sells for $4,140 across 99 lots.
The median Reuven Rubin print sells for $379 across 62 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Reuven Rubin paintings typically sell for $48,879–$105,800 (the middle half of 155 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Reuven Rubin paintings typically sell for $21,537–$41,940 (the middle half of 94 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 | 81 | $379†‡ | $6,500 | 76.5% | 2026-07-05 |
| Paintings | 292 | $53,912†‡ | $623,400 | 89.7% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 113 | $4,140†‡ | $64,900 | 87.6% | 2025-12-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $6,608‡ | $10,620 | 83.3% | 2026-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 65 | $140,000†‡ | $623,400 | — | 2026-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Reuven Rubin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (81 lots) median $379 with 76.5% sell-through. Paintings (292 lots) median $53,912, record $623,400. A typical Reuven Rubin painting sells for around 142× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 65 lots) the median is $140,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $275–$681‡ | $344‡ | $3,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $142–$863†‡ | $378†‡ | $4,335 |
† 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) | 94 | $21,537–$41,940†‡ | $33,040†‡ | $94,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 155 | $48,879–$105,800†‡ | $70,800†‡ | $623,400 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $101,600–$145,000‡ | $118,000‡ | $441,600 |
† 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) | 68 | $1,374–$6,270†‡ | $3,172†‡ | $28,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $4,485–$7,925†‡ | $6,572†‡ | $64,900 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 5 | $5,600–$9,000‡ | $6,608‡ | $10,620 |
‡ 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 | 2008 | $623,400 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $491,681 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $64,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $55,000‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $10,620 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $9,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $6,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,335 |
‡ 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 Reuven Rubin worth?
Across 481 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reuven Rubin work is $24,000. The median Reuven Rubin painting sells for $53,912 across 262 lots. The median Reuven Rubin work on paper sells for $4,140 across 99 lots. The median Reuven Rubin print sells for $379 across 62 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Reuven Rubin paintings typically sell for $48,879–$105,800 (the middle half of 155 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Reuven Rubin paintings typically sell for $21,537–$41,940 (the middle half of 94 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 Reuven Rubin painting?
Based on 262 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reuven Rubin painting is $53,912. 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 Reuven Rubin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Reuven Rubin painting is $623,400.
What is the average price of a Reuven Rubin work on paper?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reuven Rubin work on paper is $4,140. 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 Reuven Rubin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Reuven Rubin work on paper is $64,900.
What is the average price of a Reuven Rubin print?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reuven Rubin print is $379. 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 Reuven Rubin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Reuven Rubin print is $6,500.
What is the average price of a medium Reuven Rubin painting?
Based on 155 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Reuven Rubin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $70,800, 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 Reuven Rubin painting?
Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Reuven Rubin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $33,040, 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 Reuven Rubin's auction record?
Reuven Rubin's auction record is $623,400, set in 2008.
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