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# Raphael Semmes (1809–1877)

Raphael Semmes is an artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $450. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Raphael Semmes is recorded as sold in 2021 for $450; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raphael Semmes work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael Semmes work is $450.

The median Raphael Semmes photograph sells for $990 across 1 lots.

The median Raphael Semmes print sells for $450 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $450‡ | $450‡ | — | 2021-06-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $990 | $990 | — | 1991-04-15 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1991 | $990 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $450‡ |

‡ 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 Semmes worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael Semmes work is $450. The median Raphael Semmes photograph sells for $990 across 1 lots. The median Raphael Semmes print sells for $450 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Raphael Semmes's auction record is $1,220, set in 2010.

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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.