Rafael Zabaleta (1907–1960)
Rafael Zabaleta is a Spanish artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $8,838. 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 Zabaleta is recorded as sold in 2026 for $49,962; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Rafael Zabaleta on OpeningBid →What is a Rafael Zabaleta work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Zabaleta work is $8,838.
The median Rafael Zabaleta painting sells for $32,646 across 11 lots.
The median Rafael Zabaleta work on paper sells for $996 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $32,646†‡ | $77,707‡ | 37.9% | 2025-04-11 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $996†‡ | $2,079† | 69.2% | 2026-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 8 | $15,188–$39,217†‡ | $28,832†‡ | $77,707‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $977–$1,663†‡ | $996†‡ | $2,079† |
† 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 | 2022 | $77,707‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $47,808† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,079† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,878‡ |
† 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 Zabaleta worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rafael Zabaleta work is $8,838. The median Rafael Zabaleta painting sells for $32,646 across 11 lots. The median Rafael Zabaleta work on paper sells for $996 across 9 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 Zabaleta painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Zabaleta painting is $32,646. 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 Zabaleta's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Zabaleta painting is $77,707. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Rafael Zabaleta work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rafael Zabaleta work on paper is $996. 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 Zabaleta's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Rafael Zabaleta work on paper is $2,079. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,079 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Rafael Zabaleta's auction record?
Rafael Zabaleta's auction record is $77,707, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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