Raphael Soyer (1899–1987)
What is Raphael Soyer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 628 auction results for Raphael Soyer at 43 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $176–$3,395, n=27). The auction record is $577,247 for Details (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Details, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $577,247 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 2 | A Model's Break, circa 1955 | Oil on canvas | $38,837 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 3 | Cynthia, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $37,868 | Christie's | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | Two Sisters, 1899 | Oil paint | $31,200 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 5 | Solitaire, 1934 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 6 | The Seamstresses, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $25,938 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | Getting Dressed | Oil on canvas | $18,339 | Christie's | Sep 2004 |
| 8 | Girl in a Brown Sweater | Oil on canvas | $18,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Mission, 1933 | Lithograph | $22,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | The Mission, 1933 | Lithograph | $20,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 106 | $2,786 |
| Works on paper | 85 | $800 |
| Other | 39 | $800 |
| Prints | 298 | $650 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 92 | $1,227 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 335 | $850 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 628 results from 43 houses · How we compute these figures
Raphael Soyer is an American artist with 899 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $800. 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 Soyer sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 600 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael Soyer work is $800.
The median Raphael Soyer print sells for $632 across 361 lots.
The median Raphael Soyer work on paper sells for $700 across 109 lots.
The median Raphael Soyer painting sells for $2,500 across 113 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Raphael Soyer prints typically sell for $302–$1,348 (the middle half of 222 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Raphael Soyer work on papers typically sell for $371–$960 (the middle half of 88 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 | 445 | $632†‡ | $22,000 | 81.1% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 126 | $2,500†‡ | $577,247 | 89.7% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 131 | $700†‡ | $24,587 | 83.2% | 2026-08-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $390 | $390 | — | 2009-05-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 32 | $14,027† | $577,247 | — | 2026-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Raphael Soyer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (445 lots) median $632 with 81.1% sell-through. Paintings (126 lots) median $2,500, record $577,247. A typical Raphael Soyer painting sells for around 4.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 32 lots) the median is $14,027.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 222 | $302–$1,348†‡ | $674†‡ | $22,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $119–$422†‡ | $258†‡ | $2,300 |
† 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) | 64 | $1,290–$3,880†‡ | $2,152†‡ | $9,560 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $1,875–$7,500 | $4,575 | $577,247 |
† 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) | 88 | $371–$960†‡ | $652†‡ | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $430–$1,330† | $656† | $24,587 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $577,247 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $38,837 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $24,587 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $22,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $16,075 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $390 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Raphael Soyer worth?
Across 600 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael Soyer work is $800. The median Raphael Soyer print sells for $632 across 361 lots. The median Raphael Soyer work on paper sells for $700 across 109 lots. The median Raphael Soyer painting sells for $2,500 across 113 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Raphael Soyer prints typically sell for $302–$1,348 (the middle half of 222 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Raphael Soyer work on papers typically sell for $371–$960 (the middle half of 88 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 Soyer print?
Based on 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raphael Soyer print is $632. 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 Soyer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raphael Soyer print is $22,000.
What is the average price of a Raphael Soyer work on paper?
Based on 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raphael Soyer work on paper is $700. 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 Soyer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raphael Soyer work on paper is $24,587.
What is the average price of a Raphael Soyer painting?
Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raphael Soyer painting is $2,500. 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 Soyer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raphael Soyer painting is $577,247.
What is the average price of a small Raphael Soyer print?
Based on 222 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raphael Soyer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $674, 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 Soyer work on paper?
Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raphael Soyer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $652, 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 Soyer's auction record?
Raphael Soyer's auction record is $577,247, set in 2010.
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