RAQUEL (1925–2014)
RAQUEL is an artist with 361 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $112. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by RAQUEL sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $115 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View RAQUEL on OpeningBid →What is a RAQUEL work worth?
Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RAQUEL work is $112.
The median RAQUEL painting sells for $101 across 146 lots.
The median RAQUEL work on paper sells for $101 across 139 lots.
The median RAQUEL print sells for $67 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) RAQUEL paintings typically sell for $56–$135 (the middle half of 100 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) RAQUEL work on papers typically sell for $56–$121 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $67† | $135† | — | 2019-04-15 |
| Paintings | 147 | $101† | $897† | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 139 | $101† | $538† | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $561† | $2,244† | — | 2019-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
RAQUEL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $67. Paintings (147 lots) median $101, record $897. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $897 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $561.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $50–$67† | $67† | $135† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 100 | $56–$135† | $90† | $897† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $90–$224† | $112† | $449† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $280–$505† | $337† | $897† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $56–$121† | $79† | $538† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $90–$202† | $135† | $337† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $897† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $897† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $538† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $538† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $135† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $135† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a RAQUEL worth?
Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RAQUEL work is $112. The median RAQUEL painting sells for $101 across 146 lots. The median RAQUEL work on paper sells for $101 across 139 lots. The median RAQUEL print sells for $67 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) RAQUEL paintings typically sell for $56–$135 (the middle half of 100 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) RAQUEL work on papers typically sell for $56–$121 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a RAQUEL painting?
Based on 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a RAQUEL painting is $101. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is RAQUEL's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a RAQUEL painting is $897. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $897 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a RAQUEL work on paper?
Based on 139 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a RAQUEL work on paper is $101. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is RAQUEL's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a RAQUEL work on paper is $538. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $538 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small RAQUEL painting?
Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a small RAQUEL painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $90, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small RAQUEL work on paper?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small RAQUEL work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $79, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is RAQUEL's auction record?
RAQUEL's auction record is $2,244, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,244 (buyer's premium not included).
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