David Reeb Auction Prices and Value Guide
David Reeb auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 222 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
David Reeb auction prices: quick answer
David Reeb auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- David Reeb
- Source records
- 222
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About David Reeb
David Reeb (born 1952) is an Israeli painter, photographer, and video artist based in Tel Aviv. His practice spans painting, photography, and video, engaging with contemporary political and visual culture. Reeb's work has been included in major international exhibitions, notably documenta X in Kassel (1997), and is held in institutional collections including Tate. He has exhibited regularly with the Tel Aviv Artists Association and has been the subject of critical essays by scholars including Simon Faulkner, Ellen Ginton, and Itamar Levy. His multidisciplinary output positions him within the broader landscape of Israeli contemporary art, where his politically inflected imagery has drawn sustained critical attention.
Contemporary artIsraeli contemporary artpaintingphotographyvideopolitical art
Common works and media
Collectors most commonly encounter Reeb's paintings on canvas or panel, which range in size and often incorporate photographic source material or politically charged imagery. His photographic prints and video works also appear, typically in limited editions. Works may range from smaller works on paper to larger-scale canvases. Exhibition documentation and critical texts accompanying specific series can aid identification and attribution.
Market and appraisal context
David Reeb works across painting, photography, and video, and each medium carries distinct appraisal considerations. Paintings are likely the most frequently encountered works at auction, though photographs and video editions also appear. Collectors should note provenance, edition size (for photography and video), dimensions, condition, and exhibition history. His participation in documenta X and institutional holdings at Tate provide meaningful provenance anchors. As a living artist with active gallery representation in Tel Aviv, primary-market pricing should be considered alongside any secondary-market auction results when estimating value.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Value drivers
- Medium — paintings, photographs, and video works are all known; medium and dimensions materially affect appraisal
- Provenance — exhibition history includes documenta X and repeated Tel Aviv Artists Association shows; documented exhibition provenance can support value
- Institutional holdings — works held by Tate and referenced by RKD; museum provenance is a positive signal
- Living artist — born 1952 and actively producing; primary-market pricing and gallery representation may not align with secondary-market auction results
Appraisal caveats
- No specific auction records were available in the collected source pack. Appraisal should reference comparable auction lots when available.
- As a living artist, primary-market prices set by the artist or gallery may differ materially from secondary-market auction realizations.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- Wikidata library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Library of Congress library authority
- Tate museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is David Reeb 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.
Can Appraisily value my David Reeb artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.