What is a Joseph Raffael work on paper worth?
1933–2021 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 20 works by Joseph Raffael with a published auction price sold between $392Sign up free to see and $5,329Sign up free to see, and the median is $1,270Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $3,542Sign up free to see across 10 sales. In the last five years the median was $1,290Sign up free to see across 15 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Joseph Raffael prices by medium
- Auction results
- 20
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2006–2026
- Median price
- $1.3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $30.5kSign up free to see Cherry Blossoms, Rago Auctions, Nov 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1.5k–$13.3kSign up free to see | $3.5kSign up free to see |
| Prints | 6 | $160–$461Sign up free to see | $324Sign up free to see |
| Paintings | 3 | $189–$5.1kSign up free to see | $1.1kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Rago Auctions (4), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (3), Wright (3)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 6 | $612–$3kSign up free to see | $1.2kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 6 | $86–$393Sign up free to see | $170Sign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 6 | $5.5k–$15.4kSign up free to see | $11.1kSign up free to see |
Recent Joseph Raffael sales
- Shadow Light, Color Lithograph on Wove Paper — $189Sign up free to see, Helmuth Stone Gallery, Sep 13, 2026
- Eagle, graphite and watercolor on illustration board — $3,556Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 20, 2025
- Cherry Blossoms, watercolor and graphite on two sheets of paper — $30,480Sign up free to see, Rago Auctions, Nov 20, 2025
- Iris in Gentle Rain, watercolor on paper — $15,360Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jun 11, 2025
- Mid-Winter Lily, watercolor on paper — $15,360Sign up free to see, Bonhams, Jun 11, 2025
- Horse, Painting — $6,080Sign up free to see, Palm Beach Modern Auctions, May 24, 2025
- Birds in Flight, watercolor on paper — $1,290Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jun 20, 2024
- Plate and Baggie with Flowers, oil on ceramic plate, plastic bag and flowers in artist's frame — $189Sign up free to see, Wright, May 30, 2024
Questions about Joseph Raffael prices
What is a Joseph Raffael work on paper worth?
Based on 20 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Joseph Raffael have sold for a median of $1,270, and half of them sold between $392 and $5,329. For works on paper alone the median is $3,542 (10 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Joseph Raffael sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $30,480 for “Cherry Blossoms” at Rago Auctions in November 2025.
Which Joseph Raffael medium sells for the most?
By median price, works on paper lead with $3,542 (10 sales).
How often do Joseph Raffael works sell at auction?
100% of the 20 lots recorded between 2006 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Joseph Raffael work on paper?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 20 lots by Joseph Raffael recorded at auction between 2006 and 2026, 20 found a buyer (100%).
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