> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raghu-rai · updated 2026-11-01

# Raghu Rai (b. 1942)

Raghu Rai is an Indian artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,616.

A work by Raghu Rai sold in 2022 for $6,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raghu Rai work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raghu Rai work is $1,616.

The median Raghu Rai photograph sells for $3,250 across 5 lots.

The median Raghu Rai work on paper sells for $2,042 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,042 | $2,641 | — | 2012-07-25 |
| Photography | 5 | $3,250 | $6,930 | — | 2022-09-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $6,930 |
| Photography | 2012 | $3,288 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,641 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,442 |

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 Raghu Rai worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raghu Rai work is $1,616. The median Raghu Rai photograph sells for $3,250 across 5 lots. The median Raghu Rai work on paper sells for $2,042 across 2 lots.

### What is Raghu Rai's auction record?

Raghu Rai's auction record is $6,930, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Raghu Rai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raghu-rai (updated 2026-11-01).

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.