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# Raoul Ubac (1910–1985)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 229 auction results for Raoul Ubac at 40 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,844 including buyer’s premium (middle half $455–$4,614, n=34). The auction record is $66,027 for La Forêt (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Forêt, 1953 | Oil paint | $66,027 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Le Triomphe de la Stérilité ou Penthésilée, 1937 | Cartes-de-visite | $53,340 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Le triomphe de la stérilité, 1937 | Cartes-de-visite | $38,698 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Stèle Ardoise sculptée | Sculpted slate, mounted on a cerused oak base and sheath | $29,864 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Composition, la création, circa 1950 | Tapisserie de lice. Laines de couleurs | $28,643 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Groupe III | — | $24,658 | Thierry de Maigret | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (ardoise sculptée) | Ardoise sculptée | $22,689 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Penthésilée, 1938 | Tirage argentique solarisé | $20,903 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | La Nébuleuse, 1939 | Cartes-de-visite | $18,813 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | La marelle, 1958 | Signée de l'initiale au dos "U" | $18,114 | Artcurial | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 8 | $11,901 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $11,450 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $5,200 |
| Other | 46 | $3,237 |
| Prints | 38 | $377 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $1,331 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $779 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $617 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 229 results from 40 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raoul Ubac is a Belgian artist with 309 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $464. 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 Raoul Ubac sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $782 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Raoul Ubac works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Raoul Ubac work worth?

Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raoul Ubac work is $464.

The median Raoul Ubac print sells for $251 across 116 lots.

The median Raoul Ubac work on paper sells for $3,453 across 26 lots.

The median Raoul Ubac photograph sells for $10,343 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Raoul Ubac prints typically sell for $159–$444 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Raoul Ubac prints typically sell for $183–$366 (the middle half of 50 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 | 158 | $251†‡ | $3,774† | 73.4% | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 6 | $8,574† | $66,027 | — | 2024-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $3,453†‡ | $11,043 | 76.5% | 2026-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 12 | $10,845†‡ | $29,864 | — | 2023-12-06 |
| Photography | 18 | $10,343‡ | $53,340 | 61.1% | 2023-04-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $23,674†‡ | $66,027 | — | 2026-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Raoul Ubac's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (158 lots) median $251 with 73.4% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $8,574, record $66,027. A typical Raoul Ubac painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $23,674.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $159–$444†‡ | $210†‡ | $3,774† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $183–$366†‡ | $252†‡ | $1,282† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 12 | $1,618–$3,285†‡ | $2,132†‡ | $6,254 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,543–$5,929†‡ | $4,981†‡ | $11,043 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,047–$5,790†‡ | $5,682†‡ | $11,450 |

† 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) | 11 | $7,025–$19,858‡ | $10,343‡ | $53,340 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $66,027 |
| Photography | 2023 | $53,340 |
| Photography | 2013 | $38,698 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $29,864 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $22,689 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $13,078 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $11,043 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $9,594 |

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 Ubac worth?

Across 227 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raoul Ubac work is $464. The median Raoul Ubac print sells for $251 across 116 lots. The median Raoul Ubac work on paper sells for $3,453 across 26 lots. The median Raoul Ubac photograph sells for $10,343 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Raoul Ubac prints typically sell for $159–$444 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Raoul Ubac prints typically sell for $183–$366 (the middle half of 50 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 Raoul Ubac print?

Based on 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul Ubac print is $251. 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 Raoul Ubac's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul Ubac print is $3,774. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,774 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul Ubac work on paper is $3,453. 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 Raoul Ubac's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul Ubac work on paper is $11,043.

### What is the average price of a Raoul Ubac photograph?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raoul Ubac photograph is $10,343. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raoul Ubac's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raoul Ubac photograph is $53,340.

### What is the average price of a small Raoul Ubac print?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raoul Ubac print (small (under 50 cm)) is $210, 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 Raoul Ubac print?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raoul Ubac print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $252, 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 Raoul Ubac's auction record?

Raoul Ubac's auction record is $66,027, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Raoul Ubac auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raoul-ubac (updated 2026-11-02).

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.