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# Yechiel Krize (1909–1968)

## What is Yechiel Krize’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 196 auction results for Yechiel Krize at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $708 including buyer’s premium (middle half $496–$1,652, n=37). The auction record is $18,880 for Untitled (2024, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $18,880 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Red Composition | Oil on canvas | $8,260 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $8,260 | Tiroche | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $8,260 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $6,490 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $5,900 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Untitled | Oil on Canvas | $5,900 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $5,428 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1909 | Oil on cardboard | $5,290 | Tiroche | Feb 2017 |
| 10 | Figures | Oil on canvas | $4,956 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 77 | $1,416 |
| Works on paper | 38 | $472 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,900 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 85 | $1,062 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $414 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 196 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yechiel Krize is an artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $900. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yechiel Krize sold in 2026 for $1,770, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yechiel Krize work worth?

Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yechiel Krize work is $900.

The median Yechiel Krize painting sells for $1,400 across 123 lots.

The median Yechiel Krize work on paper sells for $472 across 63 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Yechiel Krize paintings typically sell for $706–$2,210 (the middle half of 88 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Yechiel Krize work on papers typically sell for $354–$1,000 (the middle half of 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 136 | $1,400‡ | $18,880 | 90.4% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $472‡ | $2,596 | 95.5% | 2025-12-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $7,630‡ | $18,880 | — | 2024-12-22 |

‡ 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) | 15 | $354–$666‡ | $519‡ | $944 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 88 | $706–$2,210‡ | $1,298‡ | $5,900 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $4,428–$7,000‡ | $5,464‡ | $18,880 |

‡ 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) | 12 | $245–$454‡ | $377‡ | $590 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $354–$1,000‡ | $500‡ | $2,596 |

‡ 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 | 2024 | $18,880 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $16,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,596 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,242 |

‡ 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 Yechiel Krize worth?

Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yechiel Krize work is $900. The median Yechiel Krize painting sells for $1,400 across 123 lots. The median Yechiel Krize work on paper sells for $472 across 63 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Yechiel Krize paintings typically sell for $706–$2,210 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yechiel Krize work on papers typically sell for $354–$1,000 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yechiel Krize painting?

Based on 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yechiel Krize painting is $1,400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yechiel Krize's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yechiel Krize painting is $18,880.

### What is the average price of a Yechiel Krize work on paper?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yechiel Krize work on paper is $472. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yechiel Krize's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yechiel Krize work on paper is $2,596.

### What is the average price of a medium Yechiel Krize painting?

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yechiel Krize painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,298, 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 Yechiel Krize work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yechiel Krize work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yechiel Krize's auction record?

Yechiel Krize's auction record is $18,880, set in 2024.

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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, “Yechiel Krize auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yechiel-krize (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.