Herbert Raberaba (1921–1980)
Herbert Raberaba is an Australian artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $424. 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 Herbert Raberaba sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,289 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herbert Raberaba on OpeningBid →What is a Herbert Raberaba work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Raberaba work is $424.
The median Herbert Raberaba work on paper sells for $439 across 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 30 | $439†‡ | $2,427 | 63.3% | 2026-05-13 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $176–$383†‡ | $218†‡ | $905 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $359–$1,135† | $627† | $2,427 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,427 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,338 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Raberaba worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Raberaba work is $424. The median Herbert Raberaba work on paper sells for $439 across 19 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 Herbert Raberaba work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herbert Raberaba work on paper is $439. 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 Herbert Raberaba's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herbert Raberaba work on paper is $2,427.
What is the average price of a medium Herbert Raberaba work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Herbert Raberaba work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $627, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Herbert Raberaba's auction record?
Herbert Raberaba's auction record is $2,427, set in 2024.
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