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# Reuven Rubin (1893–1974)

## What is Reuven Rubin’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 205 | $54,280 |
| Other | 25 | $5,060 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $4,413 |
| Works on paper | 65 | $4,370 |
| Prints | 48 | $319 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**3 Reuven Rubin works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Reuven Rubin work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Reuven Rubin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/reuven-rubin (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.