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# Raphael Soyer (1899–1987)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 106 | $2,786 |
| Works on paper | 85 | $800 |
| Other | 39 | $800 |
| Prints | 298 | $650 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Raphael Soyer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Raphael Soyer work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Soyer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raphael-soyer (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.