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# Rafael Wardi

## What is Rafael Wardi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 37 auction results for Rafael Wardi at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $363 including buyer’s premium (middle half $230–$4,274, n=5). The auction record is $20,864 for GULA BLOMMOR (2018, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GULA BLOMMOR | Olja | $20,864 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | GULT STILLEBEN | Olja | $15,068 | Bukowskis | May 2014 |
| 3 | By the Table | Oil on canvas | $13,504 | Bukowskis | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Esineet Keltaisella (Objects on Yellow) | Painting | $11,751 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Still Life with Yellow | Oil on canvas | $11,146 | Bukowskis | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Still-life with red cabbage | Oil on canvas | $9,103 | Bukowskis | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | Winter Landscape | Oil | $8,639 | Bukowskis | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | STILL LIFE, 1989-1990 | Oil | $8,162 | Bukowskis | Apr 2014 |
| 9 | Landscape, 2016 | Oil | $7,905 | Bukowskis | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | FRIENDS | Olja på duk | $7,715 | Bukowskis | Nov 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $7,385 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,114 |
| Other | 5 | $1,315 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $3,777 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,623 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 37 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rafael Wardi is an artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $3,702. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rafael Wardi sold in 2026 for $4,274, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rafael Wardi work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Wardi work is $3,702.

The median Rafael Wardi painting sells for $7,385 across 20 lots.

The median Rafael Wardi work on paper sells for $2,116 across 11 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 | 23 | $7,385‡ | $20,864 | 87% | 2024-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,116‡ | $4,964 | 91.7% | 2020-05-10 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $4,243–$8,400‡ | $7,054‡ | $11,751 |

‡ 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) | 10 | $1,787–$3,329‡ | $2,295‡ | $4,964 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $20,864 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $15,068 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,964 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,702 |

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 Wardi worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Wardi work is $3,702. The median Rafael Wardi painting sells for $7,385 across 20 lots. The median Rafael Wardi work on paper sells for $2,116 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rafael Wardi painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Wardi painting is $7,385. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rafael Wardi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Wardi painting is $20,864.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Wardi work on paper is $2,116. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Wardi work on paper is $4,964.

### What is the average price of a medium Rafael Wardi painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rafael Wardi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,054, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rafael Wardi work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,295, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Rafael Wardi's auction record is $20,864, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rafael Wardi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rafael-wardi (updated 2026-11-02).

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.