> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oscar-rabin · updated 2026-11-02

# Oscar Rabin (1928–2018)

Oscar Rabin is a Russian artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $28,568. 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 Oscar Rabin is recorded as sold in 2025 for $28,568; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Oscar Rabin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Oscar Rabin work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Rabin work is $28,568.

The median Oscar Rabin painting sells for $26,571 across 12 lots.

The median Oscar Rabin work on paper sells for $4,676 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $26,571† | $60,238 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $4,676† | $6,821 | — | 2012-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $206,939 | $337,000 | — | 2008-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $14,157–$31,268† | $26,571† | $60,238 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,654–$4,678† | $4,676† | $6,821 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $60,238 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $50,535 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $6,821 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,678 |

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 Oscar Rabin worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Rabin work is $28,568. The median Oscar Rabin painting sells for $26,571 across 12 lots. The median Oscar Rabin work on paper sells for $4,676 across 6 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 Oscar Rabin painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oscar Rabin painting is $26,571. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oscar Rabin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oscar Rabin painting is $60,238.

### What is the average price of a medium Oscar Rabin painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oscar Rabin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,571, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oscar Rabin's auction record?

Oscar Rabin's auction record is $206,939, set in 2008.

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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.