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

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “William Raphael auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-raphael (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.