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# Raffi Lavie (1937–2007)

## What is Raffi Lavie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 357 auction results for Raffi Lavie at 5 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,596 including buyer’s premium (middle half $449–$6,313, n=31). The auction record is $48,300 for Untitled (acrylic on plywood board) (2014, Tiroche). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on plywood board), 2003 | Acrylic on plywood board | $48,300 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled, (1063), 2003 | Acrylic on plywood | $23,600 | Tiroche | Jan 2019 |
| 3 | Geranium, 1977 | Oil and collage on plywood | $21,240 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (385), 1969 | Oil | $21,240 | Tiroche | Jan 2019 |
| 5 | Aroch Shulchan (Long Table), 2005 | Mixed media on plywood | $18,880 | Tiroche | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Head, 2001 | Acrylic and pencil on plywood | $17,250 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1962 | Oil on Canvas | $16,520 | Tiroche | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil and pencil on plywood), 1969 | Oil and pencil on plywood | $15,340 | Tiroche | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media on wood), 1977 | Mixed media on wood | $14,950 | Tiroche | Jan 2016 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2006 | Oil on canvas | $14,950 | Tiroche | Jun 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 63 | $5,664 |
| Other | 54 | $5,244 |
| Works on paper | 107 | $496 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $9,735 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $2,832 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 102 | $484 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 357 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raffi Lavie is an Israeli artist with 403 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,440. 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 Raffi Lavie sold in 2026 for $18,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raffi Lavie work worth?

Across 352 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raffi Lavie work is $1,440.

The median Raffi Lavie work on paper sells for $620 across 186 lots.

The median Raffi Lavie painting sells for $5,000 across 106 lots.

The median Raffi Lavie print sells for $826 across 13 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Raffi Lavie work on papers typically sell for $236–$556 (the middle half of 96 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Raffi Lavie paintings typically sell for $3,167–$6,492 (the middle half of 68 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 | 13 | $826‡ | $2,832 | — | 2023-09-20 |
| Paintings | 124 | $5,000‡ | $42,000‡ | 85.5% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 203 | $620†‡ | $21,240 | 91.6% | 2026-07-05 |
| Photography | 6 | $448‡ | $1,534 | — | 2024-12-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $17,250‡ | $48,300 | — | 2026-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Raffi Lavie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $826. Paintings (124 lots) median $5,000, record $42,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Raffi Lavie painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $17,250.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $361–$796 | $590 | $1,380 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $914–$2,095‡ | $1,090‡ | $2,832 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,800–$5,000‡ | $4,200‡ | $6,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 68 | $3,167–$6,492‡ | $4,800‡ | $16,520 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $7,080–$18,000‡ | $13,000‡ | $42,000‡ |

‡ 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) | 96 | $236–$556†‡ | $419†‡ | $3,304 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 67 | $596–$3,422‡ | $1,100‡ | $12,000‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $7,500–$10,272‡ | $8,562‡ | $21,240 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $342–$1,087‡ | $448‡ | $1,534 |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $42,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $23,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $21,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $17,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,832 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,400‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,534 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,300‡ |

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

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 Raffi Lavie worth?

Across 352 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raffi Lavie work is $1,440. The median Raffi Lavie work on paper sells for $620 across 186 lots. The median Raffi Lavie painting sells for $5,000 across 106 lots. The median Raffi Lavie print sells for $826 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Raffi Lavie work on papers typically sell for $236–$556 (the middle half of 96 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Raffi Lavie paintings typically sell for $3,167–$6,492 (the middle half of 68 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 Raffi Lavie work on paper?

Based on 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raffi Lavie work on paper is $620. 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 Raffi Lavie's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raffi Lavie work on paper is $21,240.

### What is the average price of a Raffi Lavie painting?

Based on 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raffi Lavie painting is $5,000. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raffi Lavie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raffi Lavie painting is $42,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Raffi Lavie print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raffi Lavie print is $826. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raffi Lavie's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raffi Lavie print is $2,832.

### What is the average price of a small Raffi Lavie work on paper?

Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raffi Lavie work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $419, 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 medium Raffi Lavie painting?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raffi Lavie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raffi Lavie's auction record?

Raffi Lavie's auction record is $48,300, set in 2014.

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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, “Raffi Lavie auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raffi-lavie (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.