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# Samir Rafi (1926–2004)

## What is Samir Rafi’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Samir Rafi at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,265 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,742–$2,613, n=5). The auction record is $112,636 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1960 | Oil paint | $112,636 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | L'Homme à La Chandelle (Man With Candlelight), 1951 | Painting | $60,000 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on panel), 1952 | Painting | $49,271 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Momie ressuscité, 1926 | Oil paint | $45,178 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil on board), 1926 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | Untitled (oil on board), 1960 | Oil on board | $29,873 | Christie's | Apr 2007 |
| 7 | Ma jolie et moi (My darling and I), 1995 | Painting | $27,805 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled (Blue nude), 1951 | Oil paint | $23,203 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Samira, 1926 | Wool | $17,257 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Anatomie d'un Escargot, 1959 | Painting | $16,250 | Christie's | Oct 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $16,250 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,439 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $9,268 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $2,352 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Samir Rafi is an Egyptian artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $6,767. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Samir Rafi sold in 2026 for $17,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Samir Rafi work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Samir Rafi work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samir Rafi work is $6,767.

The median Samir Rafi painting sells for $20,230 across 16 lots.

The median Samir Rafi work on paper sells for $2,613 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $20,230 | $112,636 | 88.9% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,613 | $9,268 | 85.7% | 2025-10-29 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $8,028–$26,654 | $14,958 | $49,271 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,568–$2,780 | $2,265 | $4,343 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $112,636 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $60,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,268 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,343 |

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 Samir Rafi worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samir Rafi work is $6,767. The median Samir Rafi painting sells for $20,230 across 16 lots. The median Samir Rafi work on paper sells for $2,613 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Samir Rafi painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samir Rafi painting is $20,230.

### What is Samir Rafi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samir Rafi painting is $112,636.

### What is the average price of a Samir Rafi work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samir Rafi work on paper is $2,613.

### What is Samir Rafi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samir Rafi work on paper is $9,268.

### What is the average price of a medium Samir Rafi painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Samir Rafi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $14,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Samir Rafi's auction record?

Samir Rafi's auction record is $112,636, 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, “Samir Rafi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samir-rafi (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.