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Joseph Raffael

Joseph Raffael

American · 1933–2021 · Painter, Printmaker

Joseph Raffael was an American contemporary realist painter known for his large-scale watercolors. (Wikipedia)

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25lots offered2006–2026years recorded100%sold (20)$1.3kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Joseph Raffael, Cherry Blossoms, 2008, watercolor and graphite on two sheets of paperCherry BlossomsRago Auctions · $30,480≈ £23,335≈ €26,472Sign up to see
  2. Joseph Raffael, Mid-Winter Lily, 1980, watercolor on paperMid-Winter LilyBonhams · $15,360≈ £11,387≈ €13,435Sign up to see
  3. Joseph Raffael, Iris in Gentle Rain, 1988, watercolor on paperIris in Gentle RainBonhams · $15,360≈ £11,387≈ €13,435Sign up to see

Joseph Raffael’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for Joseph Raffael between 2006 and 2026, of which 20 sold (100%). A further 5 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $20Sign up free to see to $30.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $30.5kSign up free to see for Cherry Blossoms at Rago Auctions in November 2025. The most common medium is watercolors (10 lots). Most results come from Rago Auctions (4), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (3) and Wright (3).

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  1. Shadow Light, 1984
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 46/89
    40 x 25.5 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 241
    $189≈ £140≈ €163$150 + $39 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  2. Joseph Raffael, Eagle, 1972, graphite and watercolor on illustration board
    Eagle, 1972
    Watercolor · Board
    13⅜ h x 21¼ w in (34 x 54 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 286
    $3,556≈ £2,722≈ €3,088Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Joseph Raffael, Cherry Blossoms, 2008, watercolor and graphite on two sheets of paper
    Cherry Blossoms, 2008
    Watercolor · Paper
    54½ h x 89 w in (138 x 226 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 288
    $30,480≈ £23,335≈ €26,472Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Joseph Raffael, Iris in Gentle Rain, 1988, watercolor on paper
    Iris in Gentle Rain, 1988
    Watercolor · Paper
    61 1/2 x 43 1/2 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 34
    $15,360≈ £11,387≈ €13,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Joseph Raffael, Mid-Winter Lily, 1980, watercolor on paper
    Mid-Winter Lily, 1980
    Watercolor · Paper
    41 1/2 x 87 3/8 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 36
    $15,360≈ £11,387≈ €13,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Joseph Raffael, Horse, Painting
    Horse
    Painting
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 472
    $6,080≈ £4,510≈ €5,380Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  7. Joseph Raffael, Birds in Flight, 1980, watercolor on paper
    Birds in Flight, 1980
    Watercolor · Paper
    20 h x 25½ w in (51 x 65 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 154
    $1,290≈ £1,017≈ €1,203Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Joseph Raffael, Plate and Baggie with Flowers, 1969, oil on ceramic plate, plastic bag and flowers in artist's frame
    Plate and Baggie with Flowers, 1969
    Oil
    16 h x 16 w x 3 d in (41 x 41 x 8 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 246
    $189≈ £149≈ €175Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Wright ↗
  9. Joseph Raffael, Untitled, watercolor on paper
    Untitled
    Watercolor · Paper
    23 h x 35¼ w in (58 x 90 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 249
    $65≈ £51≈ €60Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Wright ↗
  10. Joseph Raffael, End of Summer, 1980, watercolor on paper
    End of Summer, 1980
    Watercolor · Paper
    33¾ h x 70¼ w in (86 x 178 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 356
    $6,930≈ £5,721≈ €6,574Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
Also offered, result not published (5)

Lots by Joseph Raffael that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

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Joseph Raffael: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Joseph Raffael at auction?

$30,480Sign up free to see, for Cherry Blossoms at Rago Auctions (November 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Joseph Raffael?

The median sale price is $1.3kSign up free to see across 20 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Joseph Raffael have sold at auction?

20 of 20 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026. 5 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Joseph Raffael?

Rago Auctions, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Wright account for the most recorded results. Rago Auctions · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Wright

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