Yaacov Agam

Israeli · 1928–2026 · Painter, Printmaker

Yaacov Agam was an Israeli sculptor and experimental artist widely known for his contributions to optical and kinetic art. In 2026, he received the Israel Prize for Visual Arts. (Wikipedia)

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$237,500≈ £169,292≈ €192,776Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumContinuityLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)2018340lots offered2003–2026years recorded86%sold (237)$889Sign up free to seemedian price

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ContinuityLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Feb 2018$237,500≈ £169,292≈ €192,776Sign up to see
UntitledPalm Beach Modern Auctions · Apr 2022$200,000≈ £155,171≈ €184,894Sign up to see
Magic RainLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 2019$137,500≈ £107,885≈ €123,076Sign up to see

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Senza titolo
Print (other)
70.0 x 135.0 cm
Capitolium Art · Oct 25, 2022 · Lot 154
€403≈ $398≈ £351Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–500View at Capitolium Art ↗
Message of Peace, 1981
Screenprint · Paper
15 h x 15 w in (38 x 38 cm)
Rago Auctions · Oct 12, 2022 · Lot 239
$2,500≈ £2,262≈ €2,576Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Star of David, 1986
polymorph in colors
19 h x 19 w x 1 d in (48 x 48 x 3 cm)
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 8, 2022 · Lot 175
$8,750≈ £7,576≈ €8,742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Thanksgiving, 1980
Screenprint · Paper
27⅛ h x 33⅝ w in (69 x 85 cm)
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 8, 2022 · Lot 177
$1,750≈ £1,515≈ €1,748Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
L'Hommage a Mondrian (Architectural Model of the Mondrian Hotel)
Sculpture · Panel
Bonhams · Jul 28, 2022 · Lot 189
$3,188≈ £2,632≈ €3,149Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
Untitled, 1979
Screenprint
23¾ h x 31½ w in (60 x 80 cm)
Rago Auctions · Jul 20, 2022 · Lot 236
$1,188≈ £992≈ €1,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Thanksgiving, 1980
Screenprint · Paper
27⅛ h x 33⅝ w in (69 x 85 cm)
Rago Auctions · Jul 20, 2022 · Lot 238
$1,063≈ £888≈ €1,042Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Untitled (from the Message de Paix portfolio), 1981
Screenprint · Paper
31 h x 31 w in (79 x 79 cm)
Rago Auctions · Jul 20, 2022 · Lot 426
$438≈ £366≈ €429Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Untitled
Screenprint
44¼ h x 62 w in (112 x 157 cm)
Rago Auctions · Jun 16, 2022 · Lot 276
$1,375≈ £1,131≈ €1,322Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
Star of David, 1980
Mixed media
10.75" high x 10.75" wide
Clarke Auction Gallery · May 1, 2022 · Lot 101
$2,800≈ £2,230≈ €2,657HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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Yaacov Agam signature

150 catalogued lots by Yaacov Agam record a signature line. The most common placement is lower right (70% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed.

Placement

lower right44
in the margin10
on the reverse3
along the bottom2
lower centre2
on the base1

Form

signed125
signed in pencil23
signed and dated2

Signed, partially titled, inscribed and dated "2 Yaacov Agam PARIS 1969–71" on the reverse — Leverkusen #2, Phillips, Dec 2, 2024
Signed lower right, #39/180 lower left, pulled from the 'About Agam' portfolio, depicting an abstract composition of white shapes against a black — Untitled 4, Leonard Auction, Oct 17, 2021
Signed 'Agam' upper left of the aluminium element; further signed, titled and inscribed '"Small E/A ND" Agam Paris 1989 Agam' on the reverse of the larger board — Small E/A ND, Phillips, Mar 7, 2019

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About Yaacov Agam

Yaacov Agam was an Israeli sculptor and experimental artist widely known for his contributions to optical and kinetic art. In 2026, he received the Israel Prize for Visual Arts.

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