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

# Rare (1859–1939)

## What is Rare’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Rare at 1 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,080 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,278–$2,625, n=7). The auction record is $45,140 for Rosewood Sofa, attr. Belter (2019, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosewood Sofa, attr. Belter, 1850 | Rosewood | $45,140 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Parcel Gilt Console Table, 1970 | Gilt Bronze | $43,920 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Rosewood Bedstead, marked "J.H. Belter", 1856 | Rosewood | $21,960 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | House of Representatives Desk, 1857 | Carved Oak | $17,920 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | The Statue of Liberty or "La Liberté Eclairant Le Monde", 1834 | Marble | $15,860 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2021 |
| 6 | Carved Mahogany Sideboard, likely Priestley, 1830 | Mahogany | $14,640 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2019 |
| 7 | Carved and Laminated Rosewood Bed attr Belter, 1850 | Rosewood | $14,640 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Rosewood Armchair, attr. Belter, 1850 | Rosewood | $13,568 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | English Highly Carved Oak Tester Bed, 1899 | Oak | $13,420 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2017 |
| 10 | Rosewood Parlor Cabinet, 1812 | Rosewood | $13,420 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 7 | $2,625 |
| Other | 83 | $2,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $5,185 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $2,016 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,152 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rare is a French artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $2,440.

A work by Rare sold in 2026 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rare work worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rare work is $2,440.

The median Rare sculpture sells for $10,274 across 2 lots.

The median Rare print sells for $5,120 across 1 lots.

The median Rare photograph sells for $8,575 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $5,120 | $5,120 | 50% | 2021-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $10,274 | $15,860 | 50% | 2021-02-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $8,575 | $8,575 | — | 2015-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $21,960 | $45,140 | — | 2022-04-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $15,860 |
| Photography | 2015 | $8,575 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,120 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $4,687 |

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 Rare worth?

Across 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rare work is $2,440. The median Rare sculpture sells for $10,274 across 2 lots. The median Rare print sells for $5,120 across 1 lots. The median Rare photograph sells for $8,575 across 1 lots.

### What is Rare's auction record?

Rare's auction record is $45,140, set in 2019.

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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, “Rare auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rare (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.