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# Raoul De Keyser (1930–2012)

## What is Raoul De Keyser’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 83 auction results for Raoul De Keyser at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $908 including buyer’s premium (middle half $97–$1,371, n=7). The auction record is $261,440 for Kalklijn (Chalk Line) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalklijn (Chalk Line), 1970 | Oil paint | $261,440 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Kabinet, 1989 | Oil paint | $199,541 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Hellepoort, 1985 | Oil paint | $171,070 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 4 | Krijthoekcorrectie, 1978 | Oil paint | $162,875 | Phillips | Feb 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on aluminium), 1988 | Oil paint | $160,274 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 6 | Vóór het vlakke groen, 1964 | Oil paint | $156,604 | Phillips | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Winterreis (Winter Journey), 1985 | Oil paint | $130,753 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Bleu de ciel, 1991-1992 | Huile sur toile | $122,136 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 9 | Hal 7, 1985 | Oil paint | $95,366 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | Surplace nr. 1, 2002 | Oil paint | $86,379 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $68,500 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $6,350 |
| Prints | 24 | $1,412 |
| Other | 8 | $812 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $108,566 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $36,327 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $4,238 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 83 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raoul De Keyser is a Belgian artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $8,166. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Raoul De Keyser sold in 2026 for $36,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raoul De Keyser work worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raoul De Keyser work is $8,166.

The median Raoul De Keyser painting sells for $68,500 across 34 lots.

The median Raoul De Keyser print sells for $1,101 across 31 lots.

The median Raoul De Keyser work on paper sells for $7,265 across 11 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 35 | $1,101† | $9,587 | 88.6% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 36 | $68,500 | $261,440 | 94.4% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $7,265 | $13,750 | — | 2025-05-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $160,274 | $160,274 | — | 2016-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $158,439 | $261,440 | — | 2021-04-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Raoul De Keyser's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $1,101 with 88.6% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $68,500, record $261,440. A typical Raoul De Keyser painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $158,439.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $928–$2,052 | $1,414 | $9,587 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $564–$2,582† | $1,207† | $6,350 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $8,284–$25,400 | $23,424 | $33,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $45,746–$90,248 | $65,539 | $162,875 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $73,020–$167,454 | $108,566 | $261,440 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,293–$10,586 | $8,049 | $13,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $261,440 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $199,541 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $160,274 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $13,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,851 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $9,587 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,350 |

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 Raoul De Keyser worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raoul De Keyser work is $8,166. The median Raoul De Keyser painting sells for $68,500 across 34 lots. The median Raoul De Keyser print sells for $1,101 across 31 lots. The median Raoul De Keyser work on paper sells for $7,265 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Raoul De Keyser painting?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul De Keyser painting is $68,500.

### What is Raoul De Keyser's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul De Keyser painting is $261,440.

### What is the average price of a Raoul De Keyser print?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul De Keyser print is $1,101. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raoul De Keyser's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul De Keyser print is $9,587.

### What is the average price of a Raoul De Keyser work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul De Keyser work on paper is $7,265.

### What is Raoul De Keyser's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul De Keyser work on paper is $13,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Raoul De Keyser painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raoul De Keyser painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $65,539, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Raoul De Keyser print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raoul De Keyser print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raoul De Keyser's auction record?

Raoul De Keyser's auction record is $261,440, set in 2019.

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

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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.