William Raphael (1833–1914)
William Raphael is a Canadian artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,619. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Raphael is recorded as sold in 2023 for $24,150; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Raphael on OpeningBid →What is a William Raphael work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Raphael work is $5,619.
The median William Raphael painting sells for $5,619 across 24 lots.
The median William Raphael work on paper sells for $10,685 across 2 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 | 24 | $5,619‡ | $36,224‡ | — | 2023-12-06 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $10,685‡ | $21,106‡ | — | 2026-10-08 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,208–$8,751‡ | $4,941‡ | $36,224‡ |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $36,224‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $24,150‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $21,106‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $263 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Raphael worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Raphael work is $5,619. The median William Raphael painting sells for $5,619 across 24 lots. The median William Raphael work on paper sells for $10,685 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a William Raphael painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Raphael painting is $5,619. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Raphael's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Raphael painting is $36,224. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small William Raphael painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Raphael painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,941, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is William Raphael's auction record?
William Raphael's auction record is $36,224, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full William Raphael record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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