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# Raffaello Sorbi (1844–1931)

## What is Raffaello Sorbi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Raffaello Sorbi at 10 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,723 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,681–$10,760, n=5). The auction record is $297,522 for A sunlit osteria (2004, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A sunlit osteria, 1913 | Oil paint | $297,522 | Christie's | Jun 2004 |
| 2 | The winning hand, 1885 | Oil paint | $218,155 | Christie's | Dec 2002 |
| 3 | The Harvest Dance, 1844 | Oil paint | $122,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | A Game of Bocce, 1881 | Oil on canvas | $63,810 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Rhea, 1873 | Oil paint | $63,444 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Stopping for a Drink, 1844 | Oil paint | $56,250 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 7 | Trattoria di Campagna, 1844 | Painting | $41,935 | Bonhams | Sep 2022 |
| 8 | The Evening Walk-Environs of Florence, 1844 | Oil paint | $29,719 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 9 | Itinerant musicians, 1844 | Painting | $29,243 | Bonhams | Mar 2024 |
| 10 | A game of Morra, 1844 | Oil paint | $24,589 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $9,987 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $41,935 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,681 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raffaello Sorbi is an Italian artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $10,373.

A work by Raffaello Sorbi sold in 2025 for $24,589, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Raffaello Sorbi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Raffaello Sorbi work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raffaello Sorbi work is $10,373.

The median Raffaello Sorbi painting sells for $10,373 across 30 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $10,373 | $297,522 | 60% | 2026-03-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2026-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $218,155 | $297,522 | — | 2012-11-01 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,055–$4,656 | $3,445 | $63,810 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $26,916–$92,972 | $41,935 | $297,522 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $297,522 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $218,155 |

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 Raffaello Sorbi worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raffaello Sorbi work is $10,373. The median Raffaello Sorbi painting sells for $10,373 across 30 lots.

### What is the average price of a Raffaello Sorbi painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raffaello Sorbi painting is $10,373.

### What is Raffaello Sorbi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raffaello Sorbi painting is $297,522.

### What is the average price of a small Raffaello Sorbi painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raffaello Sorbi painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Raffaello Sorbi painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raffaello Sorbi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,935, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Raffaello Sorbi's auction record?

Raffaello Sorbi's auction record is $297,522, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Raffaello Sorbi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raffaello-sorbi (updated 2026-11-03).

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.