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# R.A. Borstel (1875–1922)

R.A. Borstel is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $822. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by R.A. Borstel sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $822 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a R.A. Borstel work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R.A. Borstel work is $822.

The median R.A. Borstel painting sells for $798 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $798† | $912† | 66.7% | 2021-03-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $912† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $822† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 R.A. Borstel worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a R.A. Borstel work is $822. The median R.A. Borstel painting sells for $798 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is R.A. Borstel's auction record?

R.A. Borstel's auction record is $912, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $912 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.