Zeev Raban (1890–1970)
What is Zeev Raban’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 69 auction results for Zeev Raban at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $661 including buyer’s premium (middle half $319–$2,065, n=10). The auction record is $17,700 for Figures from the Bible (2022, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Figures from the Bible, 1920 | Watercolor and ink on paper | $17,700 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Matityahu and his Five Sons | Watercolor on paper | $6,325 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 3 | Zionist Organization Jubilee, 1947 | — | $5,280 | Swann Auction Galleries | Feb 2011 |
| 4 | Ruth | Tempera with varnish on plywood | $4,956 | Tiroche | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Guide to Israel | Marker and watercolor on paper | $3,776 | Tiroche | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Building the Wall of Jerusalem | Tempera on paper | $2,360 | Tiroche | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | The Choppers | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $2,242 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOURISM IN PALESTINE / COME AND SEE EREZISRAEL, 1929 | Poster | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2013 |
| 2 | TOURISM IN PALESTINE / COME AND SEE EREZISRAEL, 1929 | $9,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2010 | |
| 3 | TOURISM IN PALESTINE / COME AND SEE EREZISRAEL, 1929 | Poster | $7,800 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $4,763 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $460 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $7,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $460 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 69 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Zeev Raban is an Israeli artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $700. 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 Zeev Raban sold in 2026 for $1,180, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeev Raban work is $700.
The median Zeev Raban work on paper sells for $454 across 46 lots.
The median Zeev Raban painting sells for $2,360 across 5 lots.
The median Zeev Raban print sells for $6,540 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Zeev Raban work on papers typically sell for $310–$805 (the middle half of 46 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 | 6 | $6,540 | $13,750 | — | 2016-06-25 |
| Paintings | 7 | $2,360‡ | $4,956 | 71.4% | 2025-12-21 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $454‡ | $17,700 | 71.9% | 2026-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,350†‡ | $27,500† | — | 2022-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Zeev Raban's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $6,540. Paintings (7 lots) median $2,360, record $4,956. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,350.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $310–$805‡ | $454‡ | $17,700 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $17,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $15,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $13,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $9,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,956 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,200‡ |
‡ 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 Zeev Raban worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Zeev Raban work is $700. The median Zeev Raban work on paper sells for $454 across 46 lots. The median Zeev Raban painting sells for $2,360 across 5 lots. The median Zeev Raban print sells for $6,540 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Zeev Raban work on papers typically sell for $310–$805 (the middle half of 46 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 Zeev Raban work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Zeev Raban work on paper is $454. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zeev Raban's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Zeev Raban work on paper is $17,700.
What is the average price of a small Zeev Raban work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Zeev Raban work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $454, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Zeev Raban's auction record?
Zeev Raban's auction record is $27,500, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $27,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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