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# Raymond Howell (1927–2002)

## What is Raymond Howell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for Raymond Howell at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $950 including buyer’s premium (middle half $459–$3,438, n=7). The auction record is $13,750 for Wash Day (Cityscape) (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wash Day (Cityscape), 2002 | Oil on cotton canvas | $13,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Untitled (Couple), 2002 | Oil on cotton canvas | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (Fisherman and Boat at Dock), 2002 | Oil on cotton canvas | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled (Cityscape with Figures), 2002 | Oil on masonite | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Marble | Marble | $950 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Whaling on Four | Oil on canvas | $900 | Clars Auction Gallery | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | San Francisco skyline with the Golden Gate Bridge | Oil on Masonite | $528 | John Moran Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled: Ghostly Figures in an Urban Landscape, 1927 | Oil on masonite | $390 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | Second Hand Shop | Oil on masonite | $325 | John Moran Auctioneers | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Surrealist Scene | Oil on canvas | $325 | Clars Auction Gallery | Apr 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $714 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $459 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Raymond Howell is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $950. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Raymond Howell sold in 2025 for $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Raymond Howell work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Howell work is $950.

The median Raymond Howell painting sells for $950 across 13 lots.

The median Raymond Howell work on paper sells for $130 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $950† | $13,750 | 92.9% | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $130 | $130 | — | 2025-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $390–$1,500† | $900† | $1,875 |

† 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 | 2025 | $13,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $130 |

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 Howell worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Howell work is $950. The median Raymond Howell painting sells for $950 across 13 lots. The median Raymond Howell work on paper sells for $130 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Raymond Howell painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Howell painting is $950. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Raymond Howell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Howell painting is $13,750.

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

Raymond Howell's auction record is $13,750, set in 2025.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Raymond Howell auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/raymond-howell (updated 2026-11-01).

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.