Rafael (b. 1940)
What is Rafael’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Rafael at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $493 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$498, n=7). The auction record is $2,407 for Diptico 26 (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diptico 26, 1979 | Silver print | $2,407 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | Las formas del cuerpo #36, 1940 | Vintage gelatin silver print. Signed, titled and 2/5 verso | $1,327 | Aste Bolaffi | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Las Formas del Cuerpo #6, 1996 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $1,036 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Las Formas del Cuerpo #49, 1996 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $865 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Las Formas del Cuerpo #49, 1996 | Gelatin silver print | $676 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1970 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $622 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | Diptico n. 9, 1979 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $564 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | La obscura transparencia #13, 1990 | Épreuve argentique d'époque sur papier Agfa | $547 | Ader | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Diptico #43, 1981 | Stampa vintage alla gelatina ai sali d'argento | $500 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Sep 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diptico #41, 1981 | Stampa a contatto vintage montata su passepartout originale | $525 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 16 | $498 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $496 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Rafael is an artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $498. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Rafael sold in 2025 for $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Rafael record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Rafael on OpeningBid →What is a Rafael work worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael work is $498.
The median Rafael photograph sells for $500 across 17 lots.
The median Rafael print sells for $466 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $466 | $525 | 66.7% | 2024-06-18 |
| Photography | 25 | $500 | $2,407 | 68% | 2026-01-27 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $409–$593 | $496 | $1,327 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $2,407 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,327 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $525 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $407 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rafael worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael work is $498. The median Rafael photograph sells for $500 across 17 lots. The median Rafael print sells for $466 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Rafael photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael photograph is $500.
What is Rafael's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael photograph is $2,407.
What is the average price of a small Rafael photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rafael photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $496, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Rafael's auction record?
Rafael's auction record is $2,407, set in 2009.
See the full Rafael record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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