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# Raoul F. Middleman (1935–2021)

Raoul F. Middleman is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $638. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Raoul F. Middleman sold in 2026 for $699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raoul F. Middleman work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raoul F. Middleman work is $638.

The median Raoul F. Middleman painting sells for $638 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $638† | $1,800† | 90.9% | 2026-01-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $383–$662† | $594† | $1,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,800† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,625 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 F. Middleman worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raoul F. Middleman work is $638. The median Raoul F. Middleman painting sells for $638 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Raoul F. Middleman painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul F. Middleman painting is $638. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raoul F. Middleman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul F. Middleman painting is $1,800. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,800 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is Raoul F. Middleman's auction record?

Raoul F. Middleman's auction record is $1,800, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,800 (buyer's premium not included).

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