Raymond Subes (1891–1970)
What is Raymond Subes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Raymond Subes at 17 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,640 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,640–$7,795, n=11). The auction record is $194,995 for Table de milieu éclairante, vers 1925-1931 (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table de milieu éclairante, vers 1925-1931 | — | $194,995 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 2 | AN ART DECO DINING SUITE, 1930 | Marble | $90,470 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | A Patinated Wrought-Iron and Leather Upholstered Bench, 1931 | Leather | $90,000 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 4 | Important miroir - circa 1940, 1940 | Wrought-iron | $50,256 | Artcurial | May 2016 |
| 5 | Pair of Stools | — | $43,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 6 | Pair of Benches, 1891 | — | $32,000 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Lampadaire, vers 1928, 1928 | Wrought iron, alabaster bowl, square metal shaft, square base | $30,465 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Dining Table | Wrought iron, metal and marble | $22,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2011 |
| 9 | CONSOLE, VERS 1930, 1930 | En bronze verni or et marbre | $20,769 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | A STOOL, circa 1930 | Iron | $17,315 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $7,675 |
| Other | 33 | $5,440 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $12,700 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,811 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $2,508 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Raymond Subes is a French artist with 129 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,513. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Raymond Subes sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $22,172 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Raymond Subes on OpeningBid →What is a Raymond Subes work worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Subes work is $8,513.
The median Raymond Subes sculpture sells for $13,225 across 12 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $13,225† | $90,470 | 63.2% | 2026-02-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $90,000† | $194,995 | — | 2017-10-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $10,650–$36,739† | $16,243† | $90,470 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $90,470 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $84,648† |
† 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 Raymond Subes worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raymond Subes work is $8,513. The median Raymond Subes sculpture sells for $13,225 across 12 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Raymond Subes sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raymond Subes sculpture is $13,225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Raymond Subes's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raymond Subes sculpture is $90,470.
What is Raymond Subes's auction record?
Raymond Subes's auction record is $194,995, set in 2008.
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