Shimshon Holzman (1907–1986)
What is Shimshon Holzman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Shimshon Holzman at 4 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $472 including buyer’s premium (middle half $134–$590, n=10). The auction record is $6,325 for Tel Aviv (2017, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tel Aviv, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $6,325 | Tiroche | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | The Promenade in Tiberias, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $3,068 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | The Khan in Acre, 1937 | Oil on canvas | $1,888 | Tiroche | Feb 2019 |
| 4 | The Khan in Acre, the 1930’s, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $1,888 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Landscape | Oil on canvas | $1,840 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 6 | The painter's house, Tiberias | Oil on canvas | $1,652 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 7 | Interior | Oil on plywood | $1,416 | Tiroche | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Houses in Tel-Aviv, 1931 | Oil on canvas | $1,265 | Tiroche | Feb 2017 |
| 9 | Room Interior | Oil on canvas | $1,180 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Landscape, 1934 | Oil on canvas | $1,062 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $845 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $157 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $448 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 47 | $236 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Shimshon Holzman is an Israeli artist with 115 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $311. 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 Shimshon Holzman is recorded as sold in 2026 for $440; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shimshon Holzman work is $311.
The median Shimshon Holzman painting sells for $800 across 43 lots.
The median Shimshon Holzman work on paper sells for $150 across 41 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Shimshon Holzman work on papers typically sell for $126–$236 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Shimshon Holzman paintings typically sell for $500–$1,600 (the middle half of 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 51 | $800‡ | $6,325 | 84.3% | 2026-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $150†‡ | $483 | 91.1% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $2,834‡ | $6,325 | — | 2021-10-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 8 | $466–$940‡ | $545‡ | $1,265 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $500–$1,600‡ | $800‡ | $6,325 |
‡ 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) | 37 | $126–$236†‡ | $153†‡ | $483 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2017 | $6,325 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $483 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $460 |
‡ 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 Shimshon Holzman worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shimshon Holzman work is $311. The median Shimshon Holzman painting sells for $800 across 43 lots. The median Shimshon Holzman work on paper sells for $150 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shimshon Holzman work on papers typically sell for $126–$236 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Shimshon Holzman paintings typically sell for $500–$1,600 (the middle half of 33 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 Shimshon Holzman painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shimshon Holzman painting is $800. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shimshon Holzman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shimshon Holzman painting is $6,325.
What is the average price of a Shimshon Holzman work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shimshon Holzman work on paper is $150. 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 Shimshon Holzman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shimshon Holzman work on paper is $483.
What is the average price of a medium Shimshon Holzman work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shimshon Holzman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $153, 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 Shimshon Holzman painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shimshon Holzman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shimshon Holzman's auction record?
Shimshon Holzman's auction record is $6,325, set in 2017.
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