Yehiel Shemi (1922–2022)
What is Yehiel Shemi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Yehiel Shemi at 3 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $177 including buyer’s premium (middle half $153–$8,260, n=5). The auction record is $12,980 for Untitled (iron sculpture) (2025, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (iron sculpture) | Iron | $12,980 | Tiroche | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Complex | — | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 3 | Bird | Iron | $10,925 | Tiroche | Jun 2015 |
| 4 | The Owl, 1999 | Iron | $10,620 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1963 | Iron | $10,350 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 6 | Untitled (iron sculpture), 1980 | Iron | $10,030 | Tiroche | Sep 2023 |
| 7 | Canyon, 1959 | Welded steel | $8,522 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled | Iron | $8,260 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 9 | Untitled (painted iron), 1973 | Painted iron | $8,260 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (wood and iron sculpture), 1922 | Sculpture | $6,600 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 20 | $4,828 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $228 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $6,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $330 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Yehiel Shemi is an Israeli artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,374. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Yehiel Shemi is recorded as sold in 2025 for $11,000; 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 Yehiel Shemi on OpeningBid →What is a Yehiel Shemi work worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yehiel Shemi work is $1,374.
The median Yehiel Shemi work on paper sells for $228 across 26 lots.
The median Yehiel Shemi sculpture sells for $7,000 across 27 lots.
The median Yehiel Shemi painting sells for $3,144 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Yehiel Shemi work on papers typically sell for $139–$545 (the middle half of 20 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 8 | $3,144‡ | $3,450 | 50% | 2019-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $228‡ | $978 | 72.2% | 2026-03-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $7,000‡ | $12,980 | 90% | 2025-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,500‡ | $12,980 | — | 2025-07-06 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $139–$545‡ | $183‡ | $978 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $280–$400‡ | $322‡ | $460 |
‡ 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) | 11 | $1,133–$7,630‡ | $3,068‡ | $10,620 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $6,189–$10,110‡ | $8,511‡ | $12,980 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $12,980 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $11,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,450 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $3,220 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $978 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $944 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yehiel Shemi worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yehiel Shemi work is $1,374. The median Yehiel Shemi work on paper sells for $228 across 26 lots. The median Yehiel Shemi sculpture sells for $7,000 across 27 lots. The median Yehiel Shemi painting sells for $3,144 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Yehiel Shemi work on papers typically sell for $139–$545 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Yehiel Shemi work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yehiel Shemi work on paper is $228. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yehiel Shemi's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yehiel Shemi work on paper is $978.
What is the average price of a Yehiel Shemi sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yehiel Shemi sculpture is $7,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yehiel Shemi's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Yehiel Shemi sculpture is $12,980.
What is the average price of a small Yehiel Shemi work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yehiel Shemi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $183, 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 Yehiel Shemi sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yehiel Shemi sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,511, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Yehiel Shemi's auction record?
Yehiel Shemi's auction record is $12,980, set in 2025.
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