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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)

$237,500≈ £169,292≈ €192,776Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumContinuityLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA)340lots offered2003–2026years recorded86%sold (237)$889Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Continuity by Yaacov Agam, 1980, Kinetic double-sided oil on aluminum relief sculpture mounted to metal base, sold Feb 2018ContinuityLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $237,500≈ £169,292≈ €192,776Sign up to see
  2. Untitled by Yaacov Agam, Painting, sold Apr 2022UntitledPalm Beach Modern Auctions · $200,000≈ £155,171≈ €184,894Sign up to see
  3. Magic Rain by Yaacov Agam, 1972-1974, Acrylic on aluminum, sold May 2019Magic RainLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $137,500≈ £107,885≈ €123,076Sign up to see

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  1. 3 x 3 Interplay by Yaacov Agam, 1970, 18 karat gold plate, sold Sep 2014
    3 x 3 Interplay, 1970
    18 karat gold plate
    14½ h x 9 dia in (37 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 138
    $3,750≈ £2,286≈ €2,909Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  2. Multi-Mag Rhythm by Yaacov Agam, Color serigraph, sold Sep 2014
    Multi-Mag Rhythm
    Screenprint · ed. 46/180
    24 in. x 24 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 629
    $160≈ £98≈ €124HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  3. Beyond the visible by Yaacov Agam, 1980, Rotating sculpture made of silkcreened PVC elements, sold May 2014
    Beyond the visible, 1980
    Sculpture · ed. PP
    Height 83 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 603
    €4,514≈ $6,142≈ £3,670Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Lempertz ↗
  4. Star of Love on rose by Yaacov Agam, 1977, Aluminium-Relief, bemalt, auf bemalte Holzplatte montiert, sold May 2014
    Star of Love on rose, 1977
    Aluminium-Relief, bemalt, auf bemalte Holzplatte montiert
    18 × 18 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 771
    €30,000≈ $40,821≈ £24,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–15,000View at Grisebach ↗
  5. Untitled (Diamonds), n.d. by Yaacov Agam, Color screenprints on heavy wove paper, each signed in pencil and numbered 102/200 and 132/200, respectively, sold Apr 2014
    Untitled (Diamonds), n.d.
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 102/200
    each 23 5/8 x 23 5/8in
    Bonhams · · Lot 2056
    $500≈ £297≈ €361Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Celebration (Double-Sided) by Yaacov Agam, 1987, Color screenprint on double-sided wove paper folded as a small screen, sold Jul 2013
    Celebration (Double-Sided), 1987
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 133/300
    9 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 2 3/4in (case)
    Bonhams · · Lot 2103
    $250≈ £163≈ €189Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Yaacov (Gipstein) Agam, Israeli - active in New York, b by Yaacov Agam, Pencil Signed Op Art Silkscreen, sold Jul 2013
    Yaacov (Gipstein) Agam, Israeli - active in New York, b
    Screenprint · ed. XXXV/LIV
    Image - 23.75" high x 27.25" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 70
    $300≈ £196≈ €228HammerSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Square Wave #2 by Yaacov Agam, 1982, Screenprint in colors with foil on wove paper, sold Jul 2013
    Square Wave #2, 1982
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 57/90
    sight 19 3/4 x 22 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7103
    $313≈ £208≈ €240Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Sparkling Night Rainbow by Yaacov Agam, 1984, Screenprint in colors with gold toned foil on wove paper, sold Jul 2013
    Sparkling Night Rainbow, 1984
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 28/180
    sight 19 1/4 x 22 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 7104
    $525≈ £349≈ €403Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–700View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Untitled by Yaacov Agam, HIIDDEN STAR #1A, signed in pencil lower margin, sold Jun 2013
    Untitled
    Drawing
    13 1/2 in. x 12 1/2 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1026
    $250≈ £160≈ €188HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
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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.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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