Patrick Rapai (b. 1977)
What is Patrick Rapai’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Patrick Rapai at 1 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $63 including buyer’s premium (middle half $51–$81, n=12). The auction record is $156 for Patrick Rapai (Zimbabwe, 1977 - ), Trains and Commuters (2025, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Rapai (Zimbabwe, 1977 - ), Trains and Commuters, 2016 | Oil and sand on canvas | $156 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 2 | Patrick Rapai (Zimbabwe, 1977 - ), Miners Underground | Oil and sand on canvas | $110 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 3 | Patrick Rapai (Zimbabwe, 1977 - ), Three Women | Oil and sand on canvas | $110 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | Patrick Rapai (South Africa, 1977 - ), Two Boys Walking, 2015 | Oil and sand on canvas | $104 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Patrick Rapai (Zimbabwe, 1977 - ), Village Scene, 2016 | Oil and sand on canvas | $91 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 6 | Patrick Rapai (Zimbabwe, 1977 - ), Swimming Boys, 2013 | Oil and sand on canvas | $78 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Three Figures, 2013 | Oil and sand on canvas | $72 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Two Women Walking | Oil and sand on canvas | $72 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Patrick Rapai (Zimbabwe, 1977 - ), Lesotho | Oil and sand on canvas | $55 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Patrick Rapai (Zimbabwe, 1977 - ), Elvis Presley | Oil and enamel on canvas | $54 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $55 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 1 houses · How we compute these figures
Patrick Rapai is a South Africa artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $53. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Patrick Rapai sold in 2026 for $72, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Rapai work is $53.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
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What is a Patrick Rapai worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Patrick Rapai work is $53. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Patrick Rapai's auction record?
Patrick Rapai's auction record is $109, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $109 (buyer's premium not included).
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