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# Jean-François Raffaëlli (1850–1924)

## What is Jean-François Raffaëlli’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 132 auction results for Jean-François Raffaëlli at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,232 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,679–$24,840, n=15). The auction record is $2,994,500 for Les buveurs d'absinthe (Les Déclassés) (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les buveurs d'absinthe (Les Déclassés), 1881 | Oil paint | $2,994,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 2 | Place de l'opéra, Paris | Oil on canvas | $1,650,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | Bonhomme venant de peindre sa barrire (Man having just painted his Fence), 1850 | Oil paint | $464,500 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 4 | Les courses à Jersey, 1900 | Peinture à l'essence et craie noire sur carton | $356,892 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 5 | Portrait of the artist William Dannat, 1891 | Oil paint | $333,706 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Allée d'arbres aux Champs-Elysées, 1850 | Oil paint | $305,000 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 7 | Portrait de Germaine, fille de l’artiste, à l’âge de 4 ans, 1882 | Huile sur toile | $220,693 | Ader | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Place de la Trinité, 1850 | Oil paint | $183,750 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 9 | Le veillard avec amis, 1850 | Painting | $171,356 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | En Hiver - le cantonnier, 1850 | — | $144,799 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 79 | $25,850 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $3,481 |
| Other | 11 | $1,688 |
| Prints | 26 | $1,470 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $35,364 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $5,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 132 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jean-François Raffaëlli is a French artist with 170 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $16,499. 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 Jean-François Raffaëlli sold in 2026 for $19,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jean-François Raffaëlli work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jean-François Raffaëlli work worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-François Raffaëlli work is $16,499.

The median Jean-François Raffaëlli painting sells for $26,407 across 81 lots.

The median Jean-François Raffaëlli print sells for $1,440 across 31 lots.

The median Jean-François Raffaëlli work on paper sells for $4,261 across 16 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-François Raffaëlli paintings typically sell for $18,340–$83,700 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jean-François Raffaëlli paintings typically sell for $9,897–$27,193 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 31 | $1,440‡ | $4,442 | — | 2025-09-24 |
| Paintings | 94 | $26,407†‡ | $3M | 86.2% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $4,261‡ | $464,500 | 94.1% | 2026-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $183,750 | $3M | — | 2024-05-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jean-François Raffaëlli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $1,440. Paintings (94 lots) median $26,407, record $2,994,500. A typical Jean-François Raffaëlli painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $183,750.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $479–$2,000 | $1,440 | $4,442 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $696–$2,010‡ | $1,250‡ | $2,800 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $9,897–$27,193† | $19,104† | $220,693 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $18,340–$83,700‡ | $41,129‡ | $3M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 12 | $1,144–$15,752‡ | $2,616‡ | $23,372 |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $464,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $23,372 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,442 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $3,500 |

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 Jean-François Raffaëlli worth?

Across 130 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean-François Raffaëlli work is $16,499. The median Jean-François Raffaëlli painting sells for $26,407 across 81 lots. The median Jean-François Raffaëlli print sells for $1,440 across 31 lots. The median Jean-François Raffaëlli work on paper sells for $4,261 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jean-François Raffaëlli paintings typically sell for $18,340–$83,700 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jean-François Raffaëlli paintings typically sell for $9,897–$27,193 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 Jean-François Raffaëlli painting?

Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-François Raffaëlli painting is $26,407. 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 Jean-François Raffaëlli's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-François Raffaëlli painting is $2,994,500.

### What is the average price of a Jean-François Raffaëlli print?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-François Raffaëlli print is $1,440. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean-François Raffaëlli's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-François Raffaëlli print is $4,442.

### What is the average price of a Jean-François Raffaëlli work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean-François Raffaëlli work on paper is $4,261. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jean-François Raffaëlli's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean-François Raffaëlli work on paper is $464,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Jean-François Raffaëlli painting?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean-François Raffaëlli painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,129, 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 small Jean-François Raffaëlli painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean-François Raffaëlli painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,104, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jean-François Raffaëlli's auction record?

Jean-François Raffaëlli's auction record is $2,994,500, set in 2010.

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

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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.