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# Shimshon Holzman (1907–1986)

## What is Shimshon Holzman’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $845 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $157 |

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

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


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.

## What is a Shimshon Holzman work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shimshon Holzman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shimshon-holzman (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.