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# Raymond Chandler (1888–1959)

Raymond Chandler is an artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,187. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Raymond Chandler sold in 2019 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raymond Chandler work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Chandler work is $1,187.

The median Raymond Chandler photograph sells for $500 across 2 lots.

The median Raymond Chandler work on paper sells for $2,300 across 1 lots.

The median Raymond Chandler print sells for $1,035 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,035 | $1,035 | — | 1995-08-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | — | 1995-06-22 |
| Photography | 2 | $500‡ | $600 | — | 2025-05-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,000 | $8,125 | — | 2013-06-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $2,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $1,035 |
| Photography | 2009 | $600 |
| Photography | 2025 | $400‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Raymond Chandler worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Chandler work is $1,187. The median Raymond Chandler photograph sells for $500 across 2 lots. The median Raymond Chandler work on paper sells for $2,300 across 1 lots. The median Raymond Chandler print sells for $1,035 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Raymond Chandler's auction record?

Raymond Chandler's auction record is $8,125, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.