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# Shmuel Charuvi (1897–1965)

## What is Shmuel Charuvi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Shmuel Charuvi at 2 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $708 including buyer’s premium (middle half $649–$974, n=7). The auction record is $6,900 for Jerusalem (2014, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerusalem | Watercolor on paper | $6,900 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Acre | Oil on canvas | $5,060 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Field of Anemones | Oil on canvas | $4,012 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Roses | Oil on canvas | $3,776 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Olive Trees and Water | Oil on masonite | $3,540 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Poppies | Oil on canvas | $3,540 | Tiroche | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Jerusalem | Oil on canvas | $3,450 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 8 | Haifa Sea View, 1935 | Oil on canvas | $3,068 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Jerusalem Landscape | Oil on canvas | $3,068 | Tiroche | Sep 2020 |
| 10 | Jerusalem | Oil on canvas | $2,990 | Tiroche | Jun 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $2,875 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $805 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $2,990 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,049 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shmuel Charuvi is an Israeli artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,920. 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 Shmuel Charuvi sold in 2026 for $3,540, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Shmuel Charuvi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Shmuel Charuvi on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shmuel-charuvi?ref=kg:shmuel-charuvi) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Shmuel Charuvi work worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shmuel Charuvi work is $1,920.

The median Shmuel Charuvi painting sells for $2,600 across 27 lots.

The median Shmuel Charuvi work on paper sells for $852 across 16 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 | 33 | $2,600‡ | $5,060 | 81.8% | 2025-07-13 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $852‡ | $6,900 | 76.2% | 2026-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,450†‡ | $8,625† | — | 2014-06-21 |

† 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) | 11 | $1,019–$3,134‡ | $1,770‡ | $3,776 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $2,004–$3,412‡ | $2,795‡ | $5,060 |

‡ 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) | 15 | $738–$1,131‡ | $900‡ | $6,900 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $5,060 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $4,400‡ |

‡ 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 Shmuel Charuvi worth?

Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shmuel Charuvi work is $1,920. The median Shmuel Charuvi painting sells for $2,600 across 27 lots. The median Shmuel Charuvi work on paper sells for $852 across 16 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 Shmuel Charuvi painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shmuel Charuvi painting is $2,600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shmuel Charuvi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shmuel Charuvi painting is $5,060.

### What is the average price of a Shmuel Charuvi work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shmuel Charuvi work on paper is $852. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shmuel Charuvi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Shmuel Charuvi work on paper is $6,900.

### What is the average price of a medium Shmuel Charuvi painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shmuel Charuvi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Shmuel Charuvi work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shmuel Charuvi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Shmuel Charuvi's auction record?

Shmuel Charuvi's auction record is $8,625, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,625 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Shmuel Charuvi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shmuel-charuvi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.