Paul Raphael Meltsner (1905–1967)
Paul Raphael Meltsner is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,520.
A work by Paul Raphael Meltsner sold in 2025 for $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Raphael Meltsner work is $1,520.
The median Paul Raphael Meltsner painting sells for $1,541 across 14 lots.
The median Paul Raphael Meltsner work on paper sells for $150 across 5 lots.
The median Paul Raphael Meltsner print sells for $1,304 across 5 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $1,304 | $3,200 | — | 2011-01-28 |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,541† | $21,150 | 93.3% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $150† | $3,500 | 62.5% | 2025-01-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paul Raphael Meltsner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,304. Paintings (15 lots) median $1,541, record $21,150.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,185–$1,422 | $1,304 | $3,200 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,275–$3,938† | $1,541† | $21,150 |
† 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 | 2004 | $21,150 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $10,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,422 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $200† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Raphael Meltsner worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Raphael Meltsner work is $1,520. The median Paul Raphael Meltsner painting sells for $1,541 across 14 lots. The median Paul Raphael Meltsner work on paper sells for $150 across 5 lots. The median Paul Raphael Meltsner print sells for $1,304 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Paul Raphael Meltsner painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Raphael Meltsner painting is $1,541. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Raphael Meltsner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Raphael Meltsner painting is $21,150.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Raphael Meltsner painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Raphael Meltsner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,541, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Raphael Meltsner's auction record?
Paul Raphael Meltsner's auction record is $21,150, set in 2004.
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