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

# Rifka Angel (1899–1986)

Rifka Angel is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $411.

A work by Rifka Angel sold in 2007 for $411, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rifka Angel work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rifka Angel work is $411.

The median Rifka Angel painting sells for $470 across 20 lots.

The median Rifka Angel work on paper sells for $59 across 2 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 | 32 | $470 | $940 | 62.5% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $59 | $59 | 40% | 2011-01-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $588 | $940 | — | 2004-11-19 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $252–$536 | $470 | $588 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $388–$588 | $500 | $940 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $940 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $588 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $59 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $59 |

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 Rifka Angel worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rifka Angel work is $411. The median Rifka Angel painting sells for $470 across 20 lots. The median Rifka Angel work on paper sells for $59 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Rifka Angel painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rifka Angel painting is $470.

### What is Rifka Angel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rifka Angel painting is $940.

### What is the average price of a small Rifka Angel painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rifka Angel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $470, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Rifka Angel's auction record?

Rifka Angel's auction record is $940, set in 2003.

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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, “Rifka Angel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rifka-angel (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.