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# Uri Lifshitz (1936–2011)

## What is Uri Lifshitz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 260 auction results for Uri Lifshitz at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,714 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,711–$6,785, n=20). The auction record is $29,900 for The Last Supper (2016, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Last Supper | Oil on canvas | $29,900 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 2 | Couple | Oil on canvas | $16,520 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | The Series of Cards, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $15,340 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 4 | Head, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $13,800 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 5 | Kfar Qasim, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $12,980 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | From the Schizophrenic Series, 1960s | Oil on canvas | $11,210 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | The schizophrenic, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $11,210 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 8 | The Schizophrenic | Oil on canvas | $10,925 | Tiroche | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled | Oil and mixed media on plywood | $10,925 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 10 | Descent From, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $10,620 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 91 | $3,776 |
| Other | 7 | $1,300 |
| Works on paper | 53 | $590 |
| Prints | 6 | $353 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $5,900 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 101 | $1,652 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $319 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 260 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Uri Lifshitz is an artist with 292 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $2,124. 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 Uri Lifshitz sold in 2026 for $11,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Uri Lifshitz work worth?

Across 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uri Lifshitz work is $2,124.

The median Uri Lifshitz painting sells for $4,000 across 134 lots.

The median Uri Lifshitz work on paper sells for $644 across 87 lots.

The median Uri Lifshitz print sells for $850 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Uri Lifshitz paintings typically sell for $2,449–$4,720 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Uri Lifshitz work on papers typically sell for $558–$1,500 (the middle half of 60 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 | 26 | $850†‡ | $2,360 | 73.1% | 2025-07-13 |
| Paintings | 146 | $4,000‡ | $29,900 | 91.8% | 2026-02-22 |
| Works on Paper | 99 | $644‡ | $6,490 | 87.9% | 2026-06-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $2,832‡ | $5,192 | 80% | 2019-01-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $12,095‡ | $29,900 | — | 2026-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Uri Lifshitz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $850 with 73.1% sell-through. Paintings (146 lots) median $4,000, record $29,900. A typical Uri Lifshitz painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $12,095.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $500–$1,180†‡ | $944†‡ | $2,360 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 86 | $2,449–$4,720‡ | $3,352‡ | $13,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 46 | $3,853–$8,815‡ | $6,700‡ | $29,900 |

‡ 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) | 26 | $191–$487‡ | $320‡ | $920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $558–$1,500‡ | $815‡ | $2,832 |

‡ 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 | $29,900 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $16,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $6,490 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $5,192 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $4,400‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,832 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,360 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,000‡ |

‡ 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 Uri Lifshitz worth?

Across 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Uri Lifshitz work is $2,124. The median Uri Lifshitz painting sells for $4,000 across 134 lots. The median Uri Lifshitz work on paper sells for $644 across 87 lots. The median Uri Lifshitz print sells for $850 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Uri Lifshitz paintings typically sell for $2,449–$4,720 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Uri Lifshitz work on papers typically sell for $558–$1,500 (the middle half of 60 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 Uri Lifshitz painting?

Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uri Lifshitz painting is $4,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Uri Lifshitz's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Uri Lifshitz painting is $29,900.

### What is the average price of a Uri Lifshitz work on paper?

Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uri Lifshitz work on paper is $644. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Uri Lifshitz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Uri Lifshitz work on paper is $6,490.

### What is the average price of a Uri Lifshitz print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Uri Lifshitz print is $850. 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 Uri Lifshitz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Uri Lifshitz print is $2,360.

### What is the average price of a medium Uri Lifshitz painting?

Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Uri Lifshitz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,352, 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 medium Uri Lifshitz work on paper?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Uri Lifshitz work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Uri Lifshitz's auction record?

Uri Lifshitz's auction record is $29,900, set in 2016.

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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, “Uri Lifshitz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/uri-lifshitz (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.