> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emanuel-raft · updated 2026-11-03

# Emanuel Raft (1938–2016)

## What is Emanuel Raft’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Emanuel Raft at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $876 including buyer’s premium (middle half $818–$1,313, n=5). The auction record is $2,506 for Abstract (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstract, 1961 | Oil and collage on canvas | $2,506 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | The Playground, 1963 | Polyvinyl acetate and printed paper on canvas | $1,313 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled | Pastel and acrylic on canvas | $876 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Elimination Trial, 1964 | Mixed media on canvas | $818 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Procession no.8, 1996 | Acrylic, graphite, gold leaf and wax on canvas | $307 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Abstract | Mixed media on paper | $258 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Apr 2013 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2014 | Lithograph on paper | $89 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $876 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emanuel Raft is an Australia artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $311. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Emanuel Raft sold in 2026 for $2,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emanuel Raft work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emanuel Raft work is $311.

The median Emanuel Raft print sells for $89 across 1 lots.

The median Emanuel Raft painting sells for $876 across 3 lots.

The median Emanuel Raft work on paper sells for $258 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $89 | $89 | 14.3% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 5 | $876 | $2,506 | 60% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $258 | $258 | 25% | 2013-04-18 |

Emanuel Raft's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $89 with 14.3% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $876, record $2,506. A typical Emanuel Raft painting sells for around 9.9× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,506 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $876 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $258 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $89 |

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 Emanuel Raft worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emanuel Raft work is $311. The median Emanuel Raft print sells for $89 across 1 lots. The median Emanuel Raft painting sells for $876 across 3 lots. The median Emanuel Raft work on paper sells for $258 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Emanuel Raft's auction record?

Emanuel Raft's auction record is $2,506, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Emanuel Raft auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/emanuel-raft (updated 2026-11-03).

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.