> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raphael-6 · updated 2026-11-02

# Raphael (1483–1520)

## What is Raphael’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 489 auction results for Raphael at 87 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $881 including buyer’s premium (middle half $285–$1,871, n=37). The auction record is $698,091 for The Vision of Ezekiel (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vision of Ezekiel, 1660-1680 | Tapestry | $698,091 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | The School of Athens, 18th Century | Oil on canvas | $68,963 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | La Vieille raconte l'Histoire de Psyché, circa 1661 | Silk and wool tapestry | $22,582 | Tajan | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | The Sistine Madonna (The de Brécy Tondo), 1700 | Oil on canvas | $17,647 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Logge del Vaticano | — | $17,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2002 |
| 6 | Elymas · Privatur · Visv A ·S ·Pavlo · Coram Proconsule · Sergio, 17th Century | Silk and wool | $14,080 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | The Sistine Madonna, 19th century | Polychrome enamel decorated porcelain | $13,475 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Scène de combat avec cinq figures, XVIe siècle | Plume et encre brune sur traits de pierre noire, lavis brun | $12,106 | Ader | Jun 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logge del Vaticano. Collection of 83 engravings with etching in 3 parts, 1772-77, 1772-1777 | Engraving | $17,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2002 |
| 2 | Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano, 1772-1777 | Engravings (gravures) | $15,362 | Ader | Nov 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 114 | $1,110 |
| Other | 63 | $830 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $804 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $698 |
| Prints | 28 | $428 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $5,063 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 76 | $1,232 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 107 | $681 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 489 results from 87 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raphael is an Italian artist with 626 auction lots recorded since 1987, median price $830. 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 Raphael sold in 2026 for $1,398, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Raphael work worth?

Across 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael work is $830.

The median Raphael painting sells for $900 across 224 lots.

The median Raphael print sells for $455 across 62 lots.

The median Raphael work on paper sells for $883 across 46 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Raphael paintings typically sell for $430–$1,727 (the middle half of 109 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Raphael paintings typically sell for $362–$1,724 (the middle half of 79 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 | 82 | $455†‡ | $17,000 | 75.6% | 2026-09-06 |
| Paintings | 280 | $900†‡ | $17,647 | 80% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $883†‡ | $22,580‡ | 76.7% | 2026-08-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $328†‡ | $5,400 | 85% | 2026-06-22 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,586 | $2,586 | 50% | 2020-07-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $15,362†‡ | $1.8M‡ | — | 2026-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Raphael's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (82 lots) median $455 with 75.6% sell-through. Paintings (280 lots) median $900, record $17,647. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $15,362.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $167–$522†‡ | $342†‡ | $4,626‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $120–$1,529†‡ | $518†‡ | $17,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $960–$960† | $960† | $1,998 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 79 | $362–$1,724†‡ | $550†‡ | $11,571 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 109 | $430–$1,727†‡ | $979†‡ | $17,647 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $1,015–$2,838†‡ | $1,528†‡ | $9,701† |

† 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) | 37 | $424–$1,684†‡ | $694†‡ | $22,580‡ |

† 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) | 12 | $86–$833†‡ | $328†‡ | $963‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $22,580‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $17,647 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $17,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $17,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,106 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,571 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $5,400 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,586 |

‡ 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 Raphael worth?

Across 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael work is $830. The median Raphael painting sells for $900 across 224 lots. The median Raphael print sells for $455 across 62 lots. The median Raphael work on paper sells for $883 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Raphael paintings typically sell for $430–$1,727 (the middle half of 109 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Raphael paintings typically sell for $362–$1,724 (the middle half of 79 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 Raphael painting?

Based on 224 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raphael painting is $900. 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 Raphael's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raphael painting is $17,647.

### What is the average price of a Raphael print?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raphael print is $455. 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 Raphael's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raphael print is $17,000.

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

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raphael work on paper is $883. 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 Raphael's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raphael work on paper is $22,580. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Raphael painting?

Based on 109 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raphael painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $979, 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 small Raphael painting?

Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raphael painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $550, 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 Raphael's auction record?

Raphael's auction record is $1,848,430, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Raphael auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raphael-6 (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.