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# Yochanan Simon (1905–1976)

## What is Yochanan Simon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 374 auction results for Yochanan Simon at 1 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,248 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,950–$7,670, n=43). The auction record is $200,600 for Figures in the Kibbutz (2023, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figures in the Kibbutz, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $200,600 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 2 | Figures in the Kibbutz, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $100,300 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Figures in the Kibbutz | Oil on canvas | $67,260 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 4 | Figures in the Kibbutz, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $63,250 | Tiroche | Jan 2017 |
| 5 | Childrens’ Hour in the Kibbutz, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $59,000 | Tiroche | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Fatherhood, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $42,480 | Tiroche | Jan 2020 |
| 7 | Family in the Kibbutz, 1942 | Oil on canvas | $41,400 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 8 | A Family in a Kibbutz, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $37,760 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Figures in the Kibbutz | Oil on canvas | $30,680 | Tiroche | Sep 2020 |
| 10 | Landscape, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $28,320 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $4,956 |
| Other | 6 | $2,445 |
| Works on paper | 38 | $708 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $6,549 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 159 | $4,248 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,530 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 374 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Yochanan Simon is an artist with 398 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $4,248. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Yochanan Simon sold in 2026 for $4,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Yochanan Simon work worth?

Across 374 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yochanan Simon work is $4,248.

The median Yochanan Simon painting sells for $4,830 across 296 lots.

The median Yochanan Simon work on paper sells for $708 across 64 lots.

The median Yochanan Simon print sells for $1,495 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Yochanan Simon paintings typically sell for $3,051–$7,228 (the middle half of 224 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Yochanan Simon paintings typically sell for $4,872–$16,000 (the middle half of 62 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 | $1,495 | $1,495 | — | 2016-02-06 |
| Paintings | 309 | $4,830‡ | $200,600 | 95.8% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $708‡ | $7,670 | 85.3% | 2025-07-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $32,000‡ | $200,600 | — | 2023-09-10 |

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

Yochanan Simon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,495. Paintings (309 lots) median $4,830, record $200,600. A typical Yochanan Simon painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $32,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 224 | $3,051–$7,228‡ | $4,400‡ | $67,260 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $4,872–$16,000‡ | $8,155‡ | $100,300 |

‡ 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) | 42 | $326–$796‡ | $456‡ | $7,670 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,463–$4,086‡ | $2,465‡ | $5,900 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $200,600 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $170,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,670 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,495 |

‡ 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 Yochanan Simon worth?

Across 374 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Yochanan Simon work is $4,248. The median Yochanan Simon painting sells for $4,830 across 296 lots. The median Yochanan Simon work on paper sells for $708 across 64 lots. The median Yochanan Simon print sells for $1,495 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Yochanan Simon paintings typically sell for $3,051–$7,228 (the middle half of 224 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Yochanan Simon paintings typically sell for $4,872–$16,000 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Yochanan Simon painting?

Based on 296 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yochanan Simon painting is $4,830. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yochanan Simon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yochanan Simon painting is $200,600.

### What is the average price of a Yochanan Simon work on paper?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Yochanan Simon work on paper is $708. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yochanan Simon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Yochanan Simon work on paper is $7,670.

### What is the average price of a small Yochanan Simon painting?

Based on 224 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Yochanan Simon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,400, 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 Yochanan Simon painting?

Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Yochanan Simon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Yochanan Simon's auction record?

Yochanan Simon's auction record is $200,600, set in 2023.

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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, “Yochanan Simon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/yochanan-simon (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.