Raffaello Sanzio (1483–1520)
Raffaello Sanzio is an Italian artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,568. 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 Raffaello Sanzio sold in 2026 for $9,174, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raffaello Sanzio work is $1,568.
The median Raffaello Sanzio painting sells for $1,568 across 34 lots.
The median Raffaello Sanzio work on paper sells for $1,839 across 10 lots.
The median Raffaello Sanzio print sells for $591 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Raffaello Sanzio paintings typically sell for $571–$6,062 (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 | 6 | $591‡ | $1,964‡ | 66.7% | 2023-02-14 |
| Paintings | 42 | $1,568†‡ | $35,000 | 81% | 2026-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,839‡ | $12,265 | 90.9% | 2024-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $33,172‡ | $43,678‡ | — | 2016-10-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Raffaello Sanzio's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $591 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $1,568, record $35,000. A typical Raffaello Sanzio painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $33,172.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $328–$843†‡ | $591†‡ | $35,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $571–$6,062†‡ | $1,658†‡ | $31,344 |
† 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 | $628–$2,039‡ | $1,783‡ | $12,265 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $35,000 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $31,344 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $12,265 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,654 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,964‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $820 |
‡ 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 Raffaello Sanzio worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raffaello Sanzio work is $1,568. The median Raffaello Sanzio painting sells for $1,568 across 34 lots. The median Raffaello Sanzio work on paper sells for $1,839 across 10 lots. The median Raffaello Sanzio print sells for $591 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Raffaello Sanzio paintings typically sell for $571–$6,062 (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 Raffaello Sanzio painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raffaello Sanzio painting is $1,568. 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 Raffaello Sanzio's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raffaello Sanzio painting is $35,000.
What is the average price of a Raffaello Sanzio work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raffaello Sanzio work on paper is $1,839. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Raffaello Sanzio's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raffaello Sanzio work on paper is $12,265.
What is the average price of a medium Raffaello Sanzio painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raffaello Sanzio painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,658, 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 Raffaello Sanzio painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raffaello Sanzio painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $591, 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 Raffaello Sanzio's auction record?
Raffaello Sanzio's auction record is $43,678, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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