Avigdor Stematsky Auction Prices and Value Guide

Avigdor Stematsky auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 382 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Avigdor Stematsky auction prices: quick answer

Avigdor Stematsky auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Avigdor Stematsky
Source records
382
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Avigdor Stematsky

Avigdor Stematsky (1908–1989) was a Russian-born Israeli painter and draftsperson recognized as one of the pioneers of Israeli abstract art. Active from approximately 1928 until his death, Stematsky developed a practice rooted in painting and drawing that helped shape the direction of modernist abstraction in Israel. His work is associated with the broader narrative of twentieth-century Israeli art, reflecting the intersection of European modernist influences and emerging local visual culture. Collectors encounter his pieces in contexts ranging from Israeli and international art sales to museum and private collections focused on early Israeli modernism. His career, spanning over six decades, produced a body of work that continues to be referenced in scholarship on Israeli abstract painting.

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Common works and media

Stematsky is known primarily as a painter and draftsperson. His output includes abstract paintings in oil and other media, as well as works on paper such as drawings and watercolors. Collectors may also encounter prints and works reproduced in exhibition or collection catalogues. Subject matter tends toward abstraction, though the full range of his production across a six-decade career may include figurative and transitional work.

Market and appraisal context

Stematsky's works appear in auction and gallery contexts primarily within Israeli and international art categories. Key appraisal considerations include medium (oil, watercolor, works on paper), date of execution, provenance, condition, and authenticity documentation. His significance as a pioneer of Israeli abstraction may influence collector interest, particularly for pieces from formative periods of his career. Comparable public auction records, when available, provide the most reliable indicator of market positioning. Attribution should account for the name variants under which his work may be catalogued, including Stematzky and Stematskij.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Israeli & International Art

Value drivers

  1. Provenance and exhibition history are important for attributing works to Stematsky, given his long career spanning over six decades.
  2. Works from his pioneering abstract period may carry additional significance for collectors of early Israeli modernism.
  3. Condition, date, medium, and authenticity documentation are key factors for appraisal.

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction records or realized prices are available in the current source pack; market commentary is general.
  • Attribution should be verified against published catalogues or expert opinion, as name variants (Stematzky, Stematskij) may cause confusion with other artists.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Avigdor Stematsky worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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