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# Phil Rafferty (1916–1996)

Phil Rafferty is an artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $409.

A work by Phil Rafferty sold in 2025 for $717, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Phil Rafferty work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phil Rafferty work is $409.

The median Phil Rafferty work on paper sells for $529 across 2 lots.

The median Phil Rafferty painting sells for $154 across 2 lots.

The median Phil Rafferty print sells for $66 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $66 | $66 | — | 2016-12-13 |
| Paintings | 2 | $154 | $298 | — | 2026-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $529 | $650 | 22.2% | 2018-03-27 |

Phil Rafferty's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $66. Paintings (2 lots) median $154, record $298. A typical Phil Rafferty painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $650 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $409 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $298 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $66 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $9 |

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 Phil Rafferty worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phil Rafferty work is $409. The median Phil Rafferty work on paper sells for $529 across 2 lots. The median Phil Rafferty painting sells for $154 across 2 lots. The median Phil Rafferty print sells for $66 across 1 lots.

### What is Phil Rafferty's auction record?

Phil Rafferty's auction record is $717, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.