Shmuel Tepler (1918–1998)
Shmuel Tepler is an Israeli artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $342. 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 Tepler is recorded as sold in 2025 for $460; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shmuel Tepler on OpeningBid →What is a Shmuel Tepler work worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shmuel Tepler work is $342.
The median Shmuel Tepler painting sells for $345 across 67 lots.
The median Shmuel Tepler work on paper sells for $83 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Shmuel Tepler paintings typically sell for $396–$690 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Shmuel Tepler paintings typically sell for $161–$266 (the middle half of 32 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 | 72 | $345†‡ | $1,035 | 93.1% | 2026-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $83 | $118 | 75% | 2020-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $920† | $1,265† | — | 2017-06-24 |
† 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) | 32 | $161–$266‡ | $198‡ | $448 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $396–$690†‡ | $550†‡ | $1,035 |
† 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 | 2016 | $1,035 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $920 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $118 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $83 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shmuel Tepler worth?
Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shmuel Tepler work is $342. The median Shmuel Tepler painting sells for $345 across 67 lots. The median Shmuel Tepler work on paper sells for $83 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Shmuel Tepler paintings typically sell for $396–$690 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Shmuel Tepler paintings typically sell for $161–$266 (the middle half of 32 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 Shmuel Tepler painting?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shmuel Tepler painting is $345. 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 Shmuel Tepler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shmuel Tepler painting is $1,035.
What is the average price of a medium Shmuel Tepler painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shmuel Tepler painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $550, 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 Shmuel Tepler painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shmuel Tepler painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $198, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Shmuel Tepler's auction record?
Shmuel Tepler's auction record is $1,265, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,265 (buyer's premium not included).
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