François Raty (1928–1982)
What is François Raty’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for François Raty at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,268 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,367–$18,811, n=14). The auction record is $45,107 for Chouette (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chouette, 1954 | Épreuve en céramique émaillée; le plumage traité ocre et vert sur fond aux cernes noires | $45,107 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Taureau, 1928 | Ceramics | $25,382 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Chouette, 1954 | Épreuve en céramique émaillée ; le plumage polychrome sur fond ivoire et brun aux fines craquelures | $21,823 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 4 | Chouette, 1954 | Épreuve en céramique émaillée; le plumage polychrome sur fond ivoire et brun aux fines craquelures | $19,547 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Bucrane, 1955 | Épreuve en céramique émaillée | $16,604 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Spectaculaire sculpture zoomorphe en terre chamottée, 1955 | Chamotte clay, green and brown enamels on black background | $14,134 | Tajan | Mar 2016 |
| 7 | Chouette Vase anthropomorphe | Épreuve en céramique émaillée polychrome | $7,245 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Chouette Vase anthropomorphe | Épreuve en céramique émaillée polychrome | $6,792 | Ader | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | FRANCOIS RATY (1928-1982), 1954 | Enamelled earthenware | $5,744 | Tajan | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | François RATY (1928-1982) A chamotte clay owl shaped sculpture. Carved signature. Height. 16 1/8 in. | Chamotte clay | $5,319 | Tajan | Mar 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $14,134 |
| Other | 7 | $6,792 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,792 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,510 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
François Raty is an artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $5,532.
A work by François Raty sold in 2026 for $25,382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View François Raty on OpeningBid →What is a François Raty work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Raty work is $5,532.
The median François Raty sculpture sells for $5,319 across 3 lots.
The median François Raty painting sells for $3,925 across 2 lots.
The median François Raty print sells for $604 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $604 | $604 | — | 2025-10-09 |
| Paintings | 4 | $3,925 | $4,830 | 50% | 2025-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,510 | $1,510 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $5,319 | $14,134 | 50% | 2016-03-01 |
François Raty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $604. Paintings (4 lots) median $3,925, record $4,830. A typical François Raty painting sells for around 6.5× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $14,134 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $5,319 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,830 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,019 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,510 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $604 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $604 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a François Raty worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a François Raty work is $5,532. The median François Raty sculpture sells for $5,319 across 3 lots. The median François Raty painting sells for $3,925 across 2 lots. The median François Raty print sells for $604 across 2 lots.
What is François Raty's auction record?
François Raty's auction record is $45,107, set in 2025.
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