Yaakov Agam Auction Prices and Value Guide

Yaakov Agam auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 591 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Yaakov Agam
Source records
591
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Yaakov Agam

Yaakov Agam (born Yaacov Gipstein, 1928, Rishon LeZion, Israel) is an Israeli-French sculptor and painter recognized as one of the founding figures of kinetic and optical art. He studied at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem before moving to Paris in 1951, where he became part of the international avant-garde. Agam's practice centers on movement, transformation, and viewer participation: his paintings shift with the observer's position, his sculptures incorporate movable elements, and his public installations invite tactile engagement. His work is held by major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and he has been the subject of retrospectives and large-scale public commissions worldwide. A recipient of the Israel Prize for Visual Arts, Agam remains one of the most widely exhibited artists associated with post-war abstract and kinetic art.

Kinetic artOptical art (Op art)Abstract artSculpture (kinetic)PaintingMultimedia artPrints and multiplesGeometric abstractionTransformable and polymorphic works

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most frequently encounter Agam's silkscreen and lithographic prints, often editioned and featuring geometric abstract compositions in bold color. Transformable or polymorphic relief paintings—works with ribbed or folded surfaces that change appearance depending on viewing angle—are also common. Three-dimensional kinetic sculptures, ranging from tabletop to monumental scale, appear less frequently but are well documented in museum collections. Agam has also produced artist books, Judaica (including a notable Haggadah), stained glass and architectural commissions, and public art installations.

Market and appraisal context

Yaakov Agam maintains a well-established and liquid secondary market spanning nearly two decades of tracked auction activity (2006–2026), with 74 recorded lots and 57 priced results. The price distribution is wide but characteristic of a prolific post-war printmaker: the bulk of results cluster between $240 (25th percentile) and $952 (75th percentile), with a median of $413 USD. These accessible price points correspond primarily to editioned silkscreens, lithographs, serigraphs, and agamograph prints, which make up the majority of traded lots. A long right tail reaches $38,400, reflecting unique or large-scale three-dimensional and kinetic works, such as signed prismographs ($4,400), three-dimensional artworks ($5,000), and higher-value pieces at Clarke Auction Gallery ($2,800–$3,000). The market is distributed across a broad roster of houses including Alma (Israel), Christie's, Grisebach (Germany), Pasarel, and multiple US regional auctioneers (Ahlers & Ogletree, Shapiro, Clarke, Revere, DuMouchelles, John Moran), indicating healthy geographic demand. Liquidity has moderated slightly: recent 12-month traded volume (6 lots) is below the prior 12-month period (9 lots), though this may reflect normal auction-cycle variance rather than softening demand. Agam's standing as a named founder of kinetic art, combined with institutional representation at MoMA and other major museums, supports ongoing collector interest.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Prints and multiples
  • Sculpture (kinetic)
  • Painting
  • Multimedia art

Value drivers

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Appraisal caveats

  • Agam's market includes a very wide range from inexpensive multiples to major sculptural commissions; comparable-sale research is essential
  • The artist is living and continues to be active, which can influence supply dynamics
  • Prints and multiples are numerous; individual print values are typically modest compared to unique paintings or sculptures
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Evidence

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

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