William Raphael Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1833–1914

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Of the 15 lots by William Raphael (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2003 and 2024, 14 found a buyer (93%). Half of the priced sales fell between $3.3kSign up free to see and $14.9kSign up free to see, with a median of $6.5kSign up free to see. The auction record in our data is Encampment by the River, 1871, sold at Cowley Abbott in December 2023 for $35.3kSign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Cowley Abbott (7), Heffel Fine Art Auction House (7) and Austin Auction Gallery (1).

CA$48,000≈ $35,276≈ £28,084≈ €32,751Sign uprecord priceEncampment by the River, 1871Cowley Abbott15auction results2003–2024years recorded93%sold$6.5kSign up free to seemedian price

William Raphael oil paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
15 2003–2024
Price range
$825–$35.3kSign up free to see
Median price
$6.5kSign up free to see 14 sold
Most recent sale
$5.9kSign up free to see Dec 2023, Cowley Abbott
Record sale
$35.3kSign up free to see 2023, Cowley Abbott

Recent sales: The Habitant at Home, 1873 · Encampment by the River, 1871 · Throwing the Bait, River St. Charles, Quebec, …

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William Raphael oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
15
Sold rate
93%
Active at auction
2003–2024
Median price
$6.5kSign up free to see
Record price
$35.3kSign up free to see Encampment by the River, 1871, Cowley Abbott, Dec 2023
MediumPriced salesTypical rangeMedian
Paintings11$2.2k–$12.2kSign up free to see$5.6kSign up free to see
Works on Paper3$5.9k–$20.8kSign up free to see$10.4kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Cowley Abbott (7), Heffel Fine Art Auction House (7), Austin Auction Gallery (1)

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  1. Early Autumn Landscape with Trees by a Pond by William Raphael, oil on canvas, offered Jan 2024
    Early Autumn Landscape with Trees by a Pond
    Oil · Canvas
    sight: approx 26 3/8"h, 16 3/8"w
    Austin Auction Gallery · · Lot 1367
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $500–700View at Austin Auction Gallery ↗
  2. The Habitant at Home, 1873 by William Raphael, oil on paper laid down on cardboard, sold Dec 2023
    The Habitant at Home, 1873
    Oil · Paper
    10.25 x 7.75 ins
    Cowley Abbott · · Lot 147
    CA$8,000≈ $5,879≈ £4,681≈ €5,459HammerSign up free to seeEst. CA$6,000–8,000View at Cowley Abbott ↗
  3. Encampment by the River, 1871 by William Raphael, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2023
    Encampment by the River, 1871
    Oil · Canvas
    11 x 16.5 ins
    Cowley Abbott · · Lot 128
    CA$48,000≈ $35,276≈ £28,084≈ €32,751HammerSign up free to seeEst. CA$10,000–15,000View at Cowley Abbott ↗
  4. Throwing the Bait, River St. Charles, Quebec, 1895 by William Raphael, oil on canvas, sold Dec 2023
    Throwing the Bait, River St. Charles, Quebec, 1895
    Oil · Canvas
    17 x 27 ins
    Cowley Abbott · · Lot 118
    CA$32,000≈ $23,517≈ £18,723≈ €21,834HammerSign up free to seeEst. CA$8,000–12,000View at Cowley Abbott ↗
  5. Good News by William Raphael, oil on canvas laid down on board, sold Jun 2023
    Good News
    Oil · Canvas
    14 x 8.25 ins
    Cowley Abbott · · Lot 136
    CA$9,500≈ $7,131≈ £5,675≈ €6,615HammerSign up free to seeEst. CA$5,000–7,000View at Cowley Abbott ↗
  6. Rafting on the Ottawa River by William Raphael, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2023
    Rafting on the Ottawa River
    Oil · Canvas
    12 x 17 ins
    Cowley Abbott · · Lot 107
    CA$5,500≈ $4,128≈ £3,286≈ €3,830HammerSign up free to seeEst. CA$6,000–8,000View at Cowley Abbott ↗
  7. Preparing for a Smoke (1873) by William Raphael, oil on paper, mounted on board, sold Dec 2022
    Preparing for a Smoke (1873)
    Oil · Paper
    9.5 x 6.5 ins
    Cowley Abbott · · Lot 135
    CA$28,000≈ $20,838≈ £16,977≈ €19,774HammerSign up free to seeEst. CA$8,000–12,000View at Cowley Abbott ↗
  8. Two Indian Women (1873) by William Raphael, oil on paper, mounted on card, sold Dec 2022
    Two Indian Women (1873)
    Oil · Paper
    10 x 7.25 ins
    Cowley Abbott · · Lot 134
    CA$14,000≈ $10,419≈ £8,489≈ €9,887HammerSign up free to seeEst. CA$8,000–12,000View at Cowley Abbott ↗
  9. Untitled (Townscape) by William Raphael, 1861, oil on canvas, sold Aug 2022
    Untitled (Townscape), 1861
    Oil · Canvas
    20 x 25 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 642
    CA$21,250≈ $16,448≈ £13,906≈ €16,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$6,000–8,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  10. Still Life with Blossoms by William Raphael, 1886, oil on board, sold Jun 2020
    Still Life with Blossoms, 1886
    Oil · Board
    9 3/4 x 8 x 1 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 416
    CA$1,125≈ $825≈ £664≈ €736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$1,000–1,500View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  11. The Artist’s Daughter, Bertha by William Raphael, oil on canvas, sold Jun 2019
    The Artist’s Daughter, Bertha
    Oil · Canvas
    18 1/4 x 13 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 620
    CA$1,500≈ $1,107≈ £880≈ €992Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$3,000–5,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  12. Child with Cat by William Raphael, 1876, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2018
    Child with Cat, 1876
    Oil · Canvas
    17 x 14 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 713
    CA$1,750≈ $1,318≈ £1,032≈ €1,158Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$2,000–3,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  13. Self Portrait of the Artist by William Raphael, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2018
    Self Portrait of the Artist
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 20 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 712
    CA$7,500≈ $5,649≈ £4,422≈ €4,961Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$5,000–7,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  14. Fireside Chat in a Clearing by William Raphael, 1867, oil on canvas, sold Jul 2017
    Fireside Chat in a Clearing, 1867
    Oil · Canvas
    24 x 42 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 021
    CA$3,750≈ $3,003≈ £2,285≈ €2,568Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$4,000–6,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗
  15. Old Pals by William Raphael, 1900, oil on canvas, sold Nov 2003
    Old Pals, 1900
    Oil · Canvas
    10 1/2 x 8 in
    Heffel Fine Art Auction House · · Lot 109
    CA$10,350≈ $7,982≈ £4,639≈ €6,655Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$9,000–12,000View at Heffel Fine Art Auction House ↗

Questions about William Raphael oil paintings

How much is a William Raphael oil worth?

William Raphael oil paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $825 and $35,276, with a median of $6,505; half of the 14 priced sales were between $3,284 and $14,941. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive William Raphael oil sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $35,276 for “Encampment by the River, 1871”, sold at Cowley Abbott in December 2023.

How much do William Raphael oil paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $13,433 across 8 sales. Over the whole record (2003–2024) the median is $6,505.

How often do William Raphael oil paintings sell at auction?

93% of the 15 oil paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are William Raphael oil paintings sold?

Most of the 15 recorded results come from Cowley Abbott (7), Heffel Fine Art Auction House (7), Austin Auction Gallery (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a William Raphael oil?

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