Daniel Ravel (1915–2002)
What is Daniel Ravel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Daniel Ravel at 7 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $483 including buyer’s premium (middle half $367–$531, n=7). The auction record is $4,412 for Composition (1991, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition | Oil/canvas | $4,412 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 2 | Draperie rouge | Oil/canvas | $3,947 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 3 | Image bleue, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $3,715 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 4 | Route dans le village | Oil/canvas | $2,786 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 5 | Femme à la table | Huile sur toile | $1,202 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Opposition | Huile sur toile | $811 | Ader | Oct 2017 |
| 7 | Verreries sur la nappe blanche | Huile sur toile | $707 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | La Femme bleue, 1955 | Huile sur toile | $650 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Nature morte | Huile sur toile | $534 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Rêverie rouge | Huile sur toile | $528 | Ader | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $506 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $534 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $347 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Daniel Ravel is an artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $442. 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 Daniel Ravel sold in 2025 for $528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Daniel Ravel on OpeningBid →What is a Daniel Ravel work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Ravel work is $442.
The median Daniel Ravel painting sells for $483 across 23 lots.
The median Daniel Ravel work on paper sells for $76 across 2 lots.
The median Daniel Ravel print sells for $70 across 1 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 | 1 | $70‡ | $70‡ | — | 2026-08-26 |
| Paintings | 24 | $483†‡ | $4,412 | 95.8% | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $76† | $108 | — | 2023-10-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Daniel Ravel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $70. Paintings (24 lots) median $483, record $4,412. A typical Daniel Ravel painting sells for around 6.9× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $270–$528‡ | $347‡ | $650 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $332–$1,202† | $534† | $4,412 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1991 | $4,412 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $3,947 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $108 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $70‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $44† |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Daniel Ravel worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Ravel work is $442. The median Daniel Ravel painting sells for $483 across 23 lots. The median Daniel Ravel work on paper sells for $76 across 2 lots. The median Daniel Ravel print sells for $70 across 1 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 Daniel Ravel painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Ravel painting is $483. 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 Daniel Ravel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Ravel painting is $4,412.
What is the average price of a medium Daniel Ravel painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Daniel Ravel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Daniel Ravel's auction record?
Daniel Ravel's auction record is $4,412, set in 1991.
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