> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sarah-raphael · updated 2026-11-01

# Sarah Raphael (1960–2001)

## What is Sarah Raphael’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 17 auction results for Sarah Raphael at 7 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,545 including buyer’s premium (middle half $979–$1,545, n=5). The auction record is $16,640 for Untitled (Portrait) (2026, Doyle). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Portrait), 1960 | Oil on panel | $16,640 | Doyle | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Whilst Attempting to Escape, 1960 | Acrylic | $11,515 | Bonhams | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Strip Page 4, 1997 | Acrylic paint | $9,450 | Wright | Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Portrait of Penny | Portrait | $7,338 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Portrait of Joe | Oil on board | $5,670 | Chiswick Auctions | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | TONY HANDE VI, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $3,613 | Sworders | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | DAISY | Oil on canvas | $3,217 | Sworders | Jan 2012 |
| 8 | WHAT COME YE OUT OF THE WILDERNESS TO SEE?, 1984 | Watercolour and acrylic | $2,614 | Sworders | Jan 2012 |
| 9 | DORDOGNE DAY 8 | Oil on canvas | $2,413 | Sworders | Jan 2012 |
| 10 | BICYCLE IN A BARN, 1985 | Oil on board | $2,397 | Sworders | Oct 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $5,670 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,915 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,183 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 17 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sarah Raphael is a British (modern) artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $2,513.

A work by Sarah Raphael sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sarah Raphael work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Raphael work is $2,513.

The median Sarah Raphael painting sells for $3,415 across 10 lots.

The median Sarah Raphael work on paper sells for $1,545 across 5 lots.

The median Sarah Raphael print sells for $913 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 | $913 | $913 | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Paintings | 11 | $3,415 | $16,640 | 90.9% | 2026-04-09 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,545‡ | $1,969 | — | 2025-12-02 |

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

Sarah Raphael's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $913. Paintings (11 lots) median $3,415, record $16,640. A typical Sarah Raphael painting sells for around 3.7× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,401–$3,514 | $2,815 | $5,670 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $979–$1,545‡ | $1,545‡ | $1,969 |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $16,640 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $11,515 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,969 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,545 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $913 |

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 Sarah Raphael worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sarah Raphael work is $2,513. The median Sarah Raphael painting sells for $3,415 across 10 lots. The median Sarah Raphael work on paper sells for $1,545 across 5 lots. The median Sarah Raphael print sells for $913 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Sarah Raphael painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sarah Raphael painting is $3,415.

### What is Sarah Raphael's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sarah Raphael painting is $16,640.

### What is Sarah Raphael's auction record?

Sarah Raphael's auction record is $16,640, set in 2026.

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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.