> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rafael-cusi · updated 2026-11-01

# Rafael Cusi (b. 1950)

Rafael Cusi is a Filipino artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $282. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rafael Cusi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $488; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rafael Cusi work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Cusi work is $282.

The median Rafael Cusi work on paper sells for $260 across 16 lots.

The median Rafael Cusi painting sells for $527 across 6 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $527‡ | $1,130‡ | — | 2026-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $260‡ | $1,188‡ | 57.1% | 2024-04-21 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $238–$546‡ | $306‡ | $1,188‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,188‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,130‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,080‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $594‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rafael Cusi worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Cusi work is $282. The median Rafael Cusi work on paper sells for $260 across 16 lots. The median Rafael Cusi painting sells for $527 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rafael Cusi work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Cusi work on paper is $260. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rafael Cusi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Cusi work on paper is $1,188. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Rafael Cusi work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rafael Cusi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $306, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rafael Cusi's auction record?

Rafael Cusi's auction record is $1,188, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rafael Cusi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rafael-cusi (updated 2026-11-01).

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.