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# Yaacov Agam (1928–2026)

## What is Yaacov Agam’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,216 auction results for Yaacov Agam at 91 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $504–$1,535, n=131). The auction record is $485,571 for Intimacy (2016, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intimacy, 2007-2009 | Oil on canvas | $485,571 | Tajan | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Evening, 1976 | Oil paint | $384,000 | Sotheby's | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Continuity, 1980 | Aluminum | $237,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2018 |
| 4 | Faith, 1980 | Oil on wood | $207,900 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Soulfege, 1966 | Acrylic on wood relief mounted on panel | $191,495 | Christie's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | New Year, 1928 | Oil on wood relief | $187,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Tactile Painting, 1964 | Painting | $147,146 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 8 | TACTILE PAINTING, 1964 | Acrylic, aluminium and wire ropes on painted panel | $137,875 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Magic Rain, 1928 | Aluminum | $137,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2019 |
| 10 | New-Landscape, 1976 | Relief--acrylic on aluminum | $122,500 | Christie's | Mar 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $46,240 |
| Sculpture | 39 | $4,032 |
| Works on paper | 24 | $1,468 |
| Other | 220 | $1,416 |
| Prints | 358 | $693 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 42 | $8,421 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 264 | $1,126 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 317 | $780 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,216 results from 91 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yaacov Agam is an Israeli artist with 1,554 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $945. 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 Yaacov Agam sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Yaacov Agam works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Yaacov Agam work worth?

Across 1,135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yaacov Agam work is $945.

The median Yaacov Agam print sells for $700 across 636 lots.

The median Yaacov Agam sculpture sells for $6,027 across 67 lots.

The median Yaacov Agam work on paper sells for $1,208 across 40 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yaacov Agam prints typically sell for $420–$1,243 (the middle half of 391 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Yaacov Agam prints typically sell for $425–$1,384 (the middle half of 192 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 | 726 | $700†‡ | $39,944 | 87.6% | 2026-07-24 |
| Paintings | 33 | $27,077 | $485,571 | 97% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $1,208†‡ | $21,325 | 83.3% | 2026-03-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 76 | $6,027†‡ | $237,500 | 88.2% | 2026-08-14 |
| Photography | 5 | $641 | $1,016 | 40% | 2026-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 61 | $46,240†‡ | $485,571 | — | 2026-05-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Yaacov Agam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (726 lots) median $700 with 87.6% sell-through. Paintings (33 lots) median $27,077, record $485,571. A typical Yaacov Agam painting sells for around 39× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 61 lots) the median is $46,240.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 192 | $425–$1,384†‡ | $743†‡ | $8,255 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 391 | $420–$1,243†‡ | $693†‡ | $17,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $402–$2,409†‡ | $807†‡ | $39,944 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,934–$21,235 | $7,556 | $57,960 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $35,595–$87,977 | $52,789 | $485,571 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $738–$1,860†‡ | $1,020†‡ | $9,375 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $4,375–$7,500‡ | $5,500‡ | $21,325 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $3,458–$11,477†‡ | $5,323†‡ | $73,811 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $1,957–$37,500†‡ | $14,400†‡ | $137,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $62,567–$134,823‡ | $118,573‡ | $237,500 |

† 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 | $485,571 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $384,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $237,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $147,146 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $39,944 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $32,009† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $21,325 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,450 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Yaacov Agam worth?

Across 1,135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yaacov Agam work is $945. The median Yaacov Agam print sells for $700 across 636 lots. The median Yaacov Agam sculpture sells for $6,027 across 67 lots. The median Yaacov Agam work on paper sells for $1,208 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yaacov Agam prints typically sell for $420–$1,243 (the middle half of 391 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Yaacov Agam prints typically sell for $425–$1,384 (the middle half of 192 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 Yaacov Agam print?

Based on 636 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yaacov Agam print is $700. 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 Yaacov Agam's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yaacov Agam print is $39,944.

### What is the average price of a Yaacov Agam sculpture?

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yaacov Agam sculpture is $6,027. 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 Yaacov Agam's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yaacov Agam sculpture is $237,500.

### What is the average price of a Yaacov Agam work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yaacov Agam work on paper is $1,208. 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 Yaacov Agam's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yaacov Agam work on paper is $21,325.

### What is the average price of a medium Yaacov Agam print?

Based on 391 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yaacov Agam print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $693, 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 Yaacov Agam print?

Based on 192 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yaacov Agam print (small (under 50 cm)) is $743, 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 Yaacov Agam's auction record?

Yaacov Agam's auction record is $485,571, 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, “Yaacov Agam auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yaacov-agam (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.