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

# Raphael Nelson (1898–1968)

Raphael Nelson is a British artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $447.

A work by Raphael Nelson sold in 2020 for $452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raphael Nelson work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael Nelson work is $447.

The median Raphael Nelson work on paper sells for $450 across 2 lots.

The median Raphael Nelson photograph sells for $84 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $450 | $452 | — | 2020-12-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $84 | $84 | — | 2018-11-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $452 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $447 |
| Photography | 2018 | $84 |

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 Nelson worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael Nelson work is $447. The median Raphael Nelson work on paper sells for $450 across 2 lots. The median Raphael Nelson photograph sells for $84 across 1 lots.

### What is Raphael Nelson's auction record?

Raphael Nelson's auction record is $452, set in 2020.

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