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

# François Raty (1928–1982)

## What is François Raty’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $14,134 |
| Other | 7 | $6,792 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “François Raty auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/francois-raty (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.