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# Auguste Raffet (1804–1860)

Auguste Raffet is a French artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $354. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Auguste Raffet sold in 2020 for $1,521, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Auguste Raffet work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Auguste Raffet work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Auguste Raffet work is $354.

The median Auguste Raffet work on paper sells for $551 across 5 lots.

The median Auguste Raffet print sells for $184 across 6 lots.

The median Auguste Raffet painting sells for $208 across 3 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $184†‡ | $888 | 75% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 5 | $208† | $6,325 | 60% | 2024-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $551‡ | $1,351 | 41.7% | 2026-06-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Auguste Raffet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $184 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $208, record $6,325.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $6,325 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,351 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $891‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $888 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $730 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $208† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Auguste Raffet worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Auguste Raffet work is $354. The median Auguste Raffet work on paper sells for $551 across 5 lots. The median Auguste Raffet print sells for $184 across 6 lots. The median Auguste Raffet painting sells for $208 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Auguste Raffet work on paper?

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Auguste Raffet work on paper is $551. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Auguste Raffet's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Auguste Raffet work on paper is $1,351.

### What is Auguste Raffet's auction record?

Auguste Raffet's auction record is $6,325, set in 2002.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.