> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raquel · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “RAQUEL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raquel (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.