Rafael Canogar (b. 1935)
What is Rafael Canogar’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 317 auction results for Rafael Canogar at 31 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $635 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$5,871, n=7). The auction record is $182,650 for Pintura no. 48 (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pintura no. 48, 1935 | Óleo sobre lienzo | $182,650 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | Pintura no.48, 1935 | Oil paint | $98,765 | Christie's | Feb 2004 |
| 3 | Réquiem II, oil on canvas, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $95,980 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | Pintura Nº 74 | Oil on canvas | $81,479 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Pittura n. 50, oil on canvas, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $70,102 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 6 | Zona Erógena, 1959 | Oil paint | $63,958 | Sotheby's | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Pintura No. 75, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $63,500 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Ese metal, que resplandece ardiente, 1935 | Óleo sobre lienzo | $60,883 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 9 | Descabello, 1935 | Oil paint | $47,044 | Christie's | Feb 2003 |
| 10 | La Tolona, 1935 | Oil paint | $42,558 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $35,822 |
| Other | 11 | $3,149 |
| Prints | 14 | $613 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $44,801 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $2,501 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 317 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Rafael Canogar is a Spanish artist with 429 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $798. 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 Rafael Canogar is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,952; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 314 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Canogar work is $798.
The median Rafael Canogar print sells for $532 across 104 lots.
The median Rafael Canogar painting sells for $19,376 across 36 lots.
The median Rafael Canogar work on paper sells for $749 across 21 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Rafael Canogar prints typically sell for $409–$932 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Rafael Canogar prints typically sell for $433–$771 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 137 | $532†‡ | $17,467† | 75.9% | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 54 | $19,376†‡ | $182,650 | 66.7% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $749†‡ | $3,766‡ | 80.8% | 2025-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $9,366†‡ | $15,000 | 55.6% | 2025-07-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $63,958‡ | $182,650 | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Rafael Canogar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (137 lots) median $532 with 75.9% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $19,376, record $182,650. A typical Rafael Canogar painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $63,958.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $433–$771†‡ | $536†‡ | $4,622† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 58 | $409–$932†‡ | $589†‡ | $6,985 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $8,375–$17,856†‡ | $10,898†‡ | $44,247‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $31,621–$63,958†‡ | $47,044†‡ | $182,650 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $347–$1,259†‡ | $749†‡ | $3,766‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $182,650 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $98,765 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $17,467† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $9,952‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,985 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,766‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,231‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rafael Canogar worth?
Across 314 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Canogar work is $798. The median Rafael Canogar print sells for $532 across 104 lots. The median Rafael Canogar painting sells for $19,376 across 36 lots. The median Rafael Canogar work on paper sells for $749 across 21 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rafael Canogar prints typically sell for $409–$932 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rafael Canogar prints typically sell for $433–$771 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 Rafael Canogar print?
Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Canogar print is $532. 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 Rafael Canogar's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Canogar print is $17,467. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,467 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Rafael Canogar painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Canogar painting is $19,376. 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 Rafael Canogar's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Canogar painting is $182,650.
What is the average price of a Rafael Canogar work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Canogar work on paper is $749. 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 Rafael Canogar's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Canogar work on paper is $3,766. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Rafael Canogar print?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rafael Canogar print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $589, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Rafael Canogar print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rafael Canogar print (small (under 50 cm)) is $536, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Rafael Canogar's auction record?
Rafael Canogar's auction record is $182,650, set in 2006.
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