Haim Steinbach

American · b. 1944 · Painter, Sculptor

Haim Steinbach is an Israeli-American artist, based in New York City. His work consists of arrangements of everyday objects, presented in “Displays” and shelves of his own making. (Wikipedia)

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41lots offered2009–2026years recorded85%sold (34)$26kSign up free to seemedian price

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matter greyPhillips · Nov 2013$81,250≈ £51,094≈ €60,490Sign up to see
ten second memos #7Phillips · Mar 2015$68,750≈ £44,791≈ €61,560Sign up to see
popsPhillips · Oct 2017£50,000≈ $65,855≈ €56,085Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 40 auction results for Haim Steinbach between 2009 and 2026, of which 34 sold (85%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $258Sign up free to see to $81.3kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $81.3kSign up free to see for matter grey at Phillips in November 2013. The most common medium is sculpture (10 lots). Most results come from Phillips (34), Farsettiarte (2) and Bonhams (2).

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code of silence #2, 1986
Sculpture · Panel
35 1/2 x 195 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (90.2 x 496.6 x 47 cm)
Phillips · Sep 26, 2026 · Lot 68
$38,700≈ £29,203≈ €33,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–40,000View at Phillips ↗
pops, 2006
plastic laminated wood shelf, 1 plastic toilet brush and 2 “Pops” cereal boxes · Panel
74.3 x 111.8 x 34.3 cm (29 1/4 x 44 x 13 1/2 in.)
Phillips · Jun 16, 2026 · Lot 131
$10,965≈ £8,178≈ €9,457Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
tongkong rubbermaid II-2, 2007
plastic laminated wood shelf, rubber 'Kong' dog chew, plastic and metal 'Rubbermaid' mop bucket with wringer and plastic and metal 'Tonka' toy trucks · Panel
overall 177 x 293 x 71 cm (69 5/8 x 115 3/8 x 27 7/8 in.)
Phillips · Apr 16, 2026 · Lot 92
£19,350≈ $26,208≈ €22,244Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
Untitled (mask, shot glasses), 1988
plastic laminated wood shelf, plastic mask, Styrofoam mannequin head, seven press-molded glass shot glasses · Panel
26 x 36 x 13 in (66 x 91.4 x 33 cm) (overall)
Bonhams · Mar 4, 2026 · Lot 22
$20,480≈ £15,304≈ €17,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
burnished chestnut, 2012
plastic laminated wood shelf, paper maché mushroom, coconut, "Where the Wild Things Are" toy and dog chew · Panel
21 3/4 x 44 x 11 in. (55.2 x 111.8 x 27.9 cm)
Phillips · Feb 24, 2026 · Lot 91
$18,060≈ £13,389≈ €15,335Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
Artists do not compromise, 2000
Screenprint · Board · ed. 19/30
S. 15 x 10 in. (38.1 x 25.4 cm)
Phillips · Feb 7, 2026 · Lot 1
$258≈ £190≈ €219Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Phillips ↗
grip tight tools, 2011
Oil · Panel
43 1/4 x 77 3/4 x 17 in. (109.9 x 197.5 x 43.2 cm)
Phillips · Dec 2, 2025 · Lot 25
$23,220≈ £17,586≈ €19,993Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
Artists do not compromise, 2000
Screenprint · Board · ed. 3/5
38 x 25,5cm
Van Ham · Sep 3, 2025 · Lot 55
€264≈ $308≈ £229Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Van Ham ↗
five 1, 2007
plastic laminated wood shelf, plastic motorcycle helmet and 5 dog chews · Panel
overall 35 1/8 x 65 1/8 x 20 7/8 in. (89.2 x 165.4 x 53 cm)
Phillips · Feb 28, 2025 · Lot 86
$40,640≈ £32,246≈ €39,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
Untitled (black sneakers), 2013
Baltic birch plywood, plastic laminate and glass box and canvas, rubber and metal 'Dirty Black Sneakers' by Douglas Abraham · Canvas
48 3/8 x 36 3/8 x 21 in. (122.9 x 92.4 x 53.3 cm)
Phillips · May 15, 2024 · Lot 437
$10,160≈ £8,051≈ €9,380Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗

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Haim Steinbach: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Haim Steinbach at auction?

$81,250Sign up free to see, for matter grey at Phillips (November 2013) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Haim Steinbach?

The median sale price is $26kSign up free to see across 34 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Haim Steinbach have sold at auction?

34 of 40 recorded lots sold between 2009 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.

Which auction houses sell Haim Steinbach?

Phillips, Farsettiarte and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Farsettiarte · Bonhams

About Haim Steinbach

Haim Steinbach is an Israeli-American artist, based in New York City. His work consists of arrangements of everyday objects, presented in “Displays” and shelves of his own making.

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