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# Yaacov Dorchin (b. 1946)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 70 auction results for Yaacov Dorchin at 2 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,658 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,304–$5,251, n=10). The auction record is $8,260 for Angel, iron (2026, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angel, iron | — | $8,260 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled | Iron | $8,260 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | From the Angels Series, 2013 | Iron | $7,080 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Butterfly, 1980 | Aluminium and collage | $6,490 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled | Iron | $5,900 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (iron) | — | $5,900 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (iron sculpture) | Iron | $5,428 | Tiroche | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | Chair, 1969-1970 | Polyethylene and metal chair frame | $4,800 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 9 | Untitled (welded iron sculpture), 2003 | Iron | $4,800 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 10 | Untitled (iron sculpture), 2000 | Iron | $4,720 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $5,900 |
| Sculpture | 27 | $3,450 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $496 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $3,262 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,950 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 70 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yaacov Dorchin is an Israeli artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,816. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yaacov Dorchin sold in 2026 for $3,776, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yaacov Dorchin work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yaacov Dorchin work is $2,816.

The median Yaacov Dorchin sculpture sells for $3,134 across 44 lots.

The median Yaacov Dorchin work on paper sells for $862 across 9 lots.

The median Yaacov Dorchin painting sells for $796 across 8 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yaacov Dorchin sculptures typically sell for $2,790–$4,159 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,580‡ | $2,760 | — | 2018-01-27 |
| Paintings | 8 | $796‡ | $2,242 | — | 2023-09-20 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $862‡ | $6,490 | — | 2023-01-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 49 | $3,134‡ | $8,260 | 89.8% | 2026-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $7,670 | $8,260 | — | 2026-06-28 |

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

Yaacov Dorchin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,580. Paintings (8 lots) median $796, record $2,242. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $7,670.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $700–$1,094‡ | $796‡ | $2,242 |

‡ 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) | 16 | $1,931–$3,760‡ | $2,950‡ | $7,080 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $2,790–$4,159‡ | $3,262‡ | $8,260 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,260 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $7,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,490 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $5,500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,760 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,400‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $2,242 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,900‡ |

‡ 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 Yaacov Dorchin worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yaacov Dorchin work is $2,816. The median Yaacov Dorchin sculpture sells for $3,134 across 44 lots. The median Yaacov Dorchin work on paper sells for $862 across 9 lots. The median Yaacov Dorchin painting sells for $796 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yaacov Dorchin sculptures typically sell for $2,790–$4,159 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yaacov Dorchin sculpture is $3,134. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yaacov Dorchin's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yaacov Dorchin sculpture is $8,260.

### What is the average price of a medium Yaacov Dorchin sculpture?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yaacov Dorchin sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,262, 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 Yaacov Dorchin sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yaacov Dorchin sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yaacov Dorchin's auction record?

Yaacov Dorchin's auction record is $8,260, set in 2021.

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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, “Yaacov Dorchin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yaacov-dorchin (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.