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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Untitled, c. 1980
Screenprint · Other support
10¼ h x 15 w in (26 x 38 cm)
Wright · Jul 18, 2019 · Lot 345
$750≈ £601≈ €669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
Ohne Titel, 1971
Sculpture
272 x 250 x 170 cm (107 x 98.4 x 66.9 in)
Ketterer Kunst · Jun 8, 2019 · Lot 674
€100,000≈ $112,730≈ £88,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
Magic Rain, 1972-1974
Acrylic · Other support
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 19, 2019 · Lot 272
$137,500≈ £107,885≈ €123,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Small E/A ND, 1989
Acrylic · Other support
aluminium part 21.7 x 21.9 cm (8 1/2 x 8 5/8 in.) darker board 36.2 x 36.2 cm (14 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.) larger board 39.2 x 39.2 cm (15 3/8 x 15 3/8 in.) framed 45.1 x 45 cm (17 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.)
Phillips · Mar 7, 2019 · Lot 144
£33,750≈ $44,294≈ €39,299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
Kochol, c. 1985
Screenprint · Paper
10½ h x 12½ w in (27 x 32 cm)
Wright · Jan 17, 2019 · Lot 115
$1,170≈ £906≈ €1,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Wright ↗
Black Hole, 1980
Multiple · Panel
27½ h x 27½ w in (70 x 70 cm)
Wright · Jan 17, 2019 · Lot 119
$17,500≈ £13,553≈ €15,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
Group (3)
Screenprint · Board
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 202
$2,500≈ £1,949≈ €2,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Colour Composition
Screenprint · Paper
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 203
$750≈ £585≈ €661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Untitled (Composition), 1975
Lithograph · Board
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 18, 2018 · Lot 204
$750≈ £585≈ €661Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Untitled (Composition), 1976
Screenprint · Paper
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Sep 30, 2018 · Lot 150
$500≈ £384≈ €431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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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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