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# Jan Rauchwerger (b. 1942)

## What is Jan Rauchwerger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Jan Rauchwerger at 3 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,505 including buyer’s premium (middle half $811–$2,803, n=10). The auction record is $12,650 for Room at Noon (2014, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Room at Noon, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $12,650 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Cup in a Cup, 2004 | Pencil and oil on canvas | $7,245 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Girl Protrait | Oil on canvas | $7,080 | Tiroche | May 2022 |
| 4 | Model in the Studio, 2009 | Oil on canvas | $7,080 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 5 | Girl in the Room, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $6,670 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | A Girl Reading a Book, 2011 | Oil and pastels on canvas | $5,428 | Tiroche | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | Landscape, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $4,956 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Girl, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $4,248 | Tiroche | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Seated Nude, 1987 | Drawing | $4,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | Sleeping Woman, 1998 | Pastel on canvas | $3,776 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $2,596 |
| Works on paper | 21 | $826 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $1,955 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $839 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan Rauchwerger is an Israeli artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,700. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Rauchwerger sold in 2025 for $1,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Rauchwerger work worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Rauchwerger work is $1,700.

The median Jan Rauchwerger painting sells for $2,380 across 48 lots.

The median Jan Rauchwerger work on paper sells for $851 across 35 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Rauchwerger paintings typically sell for $1,888–$3,540 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Rauchwerger work on papers typically sell for $708–$1,941 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $2,380‡ | $12,650 | 68.6% | 2025-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $851‡ | $4,600‡ | 77.8% | 2025-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $7,245‡ | $12,650 | — | 2023-01-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $920–$1,955‡ | $1,298‡ | $4,248 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,888–$3,540‡ | $2,500‡ | $7,080 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,495–$10,061‡ | $7,162‡ | $12,650 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $400–$740‡ | $472‡ | $851 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $708–$1,941‡ | $1,121‡ | $4,600‡ |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $12,650 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $11,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,600‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $4,000 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Jan Rauchwerger worth?

Across 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Rauchwerger work is $1,700. The median Jan Rauchwerger painting sells for $2,380 across 48 lots. The median Jan Rauchwerger work on paper sells for $851 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Rauchwerger paintings typically sell for $1,888–$3,540 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Rauchwerger work on papers typically sell for $708–$1,941 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jan Rauchwerger painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Rauchwerger painting is $2,380. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jan Rauchwerger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Rauchwerger painting is $12,650.

### What is the average price of a Jan Rauchwerger work on paper?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Rauchwerger work on paper is $851. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jan Rauchwerger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Rauchwerger work on paper is $4,600. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Jan Rauchwerger painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Rauchwerger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Jan Rauchwerger work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Rauchwerger work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,121, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jan Rauchwerger's auction record?

Jan Rauchwerger's auction record is $12,650, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan Rauchwerger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-rauchwerger (updated 2026-11-02).

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.