Joseph Raffael Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joseph Raffael Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 15, 2026
Joseph Raffael, Nocturne
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joseph Raffael Nocturne 1983 watercolor and pastel on paper sight: 43.25 h x 90.875 w in (110 x 231 cm) Signed to lower right 'Joseph Raffael'. Sold with a digital copy of the original invoice from Richard Gray Gallery. Provenance: Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago | Acquired from the previous in 1983 by Lowell and Diane Fixler, Chicago This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Sep. 13, 2026
Joseph Raffael (b. 1933) "Shadow Light"
Est: $300 - $500
Joseph Raffael (b. 1933) "Shadow Light" - 1984 Color Lithograph on Wove Paper. Signed and numbered (46/89) in upper left. Sight Size: 40 x 25.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 47 x 32.5 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
May. 16, 2026
JOSEPH RAFFAEL (American b. 1933) Luminous Lily Dream, 1980, 28 x 39 3/4 in. (71.1 x 101 cm.), Frame: 41 3/4 x 52 3/4 in. (106 x 134 cm.)
Est: $200 - $400
JOSEPH RAFFAEL (American b. 1933) Luminous Lily Dream, 1980, lithograph on paper, numbered, signed and dated lower center, "III/VII © Jos Raffael 1980," with the Tamarind press blindstamp at lower left.
Simpson Galleries, LLC
May. 08, 2026
JOSEPH RAFFAEL
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Framed watercolor on paper on board of multiple colored koi fish in a stream, rain water, signed lower middle right, 1979. Joseph Raffael (1933-2021), painter of Photo-Realist paintings depicting nature based on photographs of animals, ponds and foliage. His work may be found in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Dimensions: 32" x 41" Image size, 40" x 48.5" Overall
New Hampshire Auctions and Appraisals LLC
May. 02, 2026
Joseph RAFFAEL "Winter Moon Lily" Lithograph
Est: $200 - $300
Joseph Raffael "Winter Moon Lily" lithograph, 1978, edition 33/72, signed Joseph Raffael, editioned, and with the Archer Press blind stamp to lower right, in a frame. [Framed: 30.5" H x 36.5" W]. Condition is good with lithograph slightly askew in frame, and a scratch to frame at lower right.
Roland Auctions NY
Apr. 11, 2026
Joseph RAFFAEL "Winter Moon Lily" Lithograph
Est: $300 - $500
Joseph Raffael "Winter Moon Lily" lithograph, 1978, edition 33/72, signed Joseph Raffael, editioned, and with the Archer Press blind stamp to lower right, in a frame. [Framed: 30.5" H x 36.5" W]. Condition is good with lithograph slightly askew in frame, and a scratch to frame at lower right.
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 10, 2026
Joseph Raffael, Water Lily, 1983
Est: $400 - $600
Joseph Raffael 1933 - 2021 Water Lily, 1983 lithograph, Bon á Tirer editioned and signed lower center: Bon Á TiReR © JOSEPH RAFFAEL
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 20, 2026
Print, Joseph Raffael
Est: $400 - $600
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021), "Winter Moon Lily," 1978, color lithograph, pencil signed and dated lower right, edition 37/72, collection label (McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Enersen) affixed verso, sheet: 21"h x 27"w, overall (with frame): 26.25"h x 32.5"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 12, 2025
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Fish in Spring Water, 1979
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Fish in Spring Water, 1979 watercolor with rainwater on paper signed Joseph Raffael and dated (lower right) 42 1/4 x 32 1/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s
Dec. 12, 2025
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) The Hidden Path, 1997
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) The Hidden Path, 1997 watercolor on paper (two sheets) signed Raffael (lower right) 62 x 88 3/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s
Dec. 12, 2025
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Self Portrait, 1984
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Self Portrait, 1984 acrylic on canvas signed J. Raffael (upper right) 84 x 72 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Freeman’s
Nov. 20, 2025
Joseph Raffael, Cherry Blossoms
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Joseph Raffael Cherry Blossoms 2008 watercolor and graphite on two sheets of paper 54.5 h x 89 w in (138 x 226 cm) Signed to lower right 'Raffael'. Provenance: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York | Private Collection, New York This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Nov. 20, 2025
Joseph Raffael, Eagle
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Joseph Raffael Eagle 1972 graphite and watercolor on illustration board sight: 13.375 h x 21.25 w in (34 x 54 cm) Signed to lower edge 'Joseph Raffael'. Provenance: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York | Private Collection Exhibited: Williams College Museum of Art, Williamstown, MA This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sep. 10, 2025
Joseph Raffael 1978 orig litho Eleven Fish
Est: $200 - $400
Raffael, Joseph (American, 1933-2021), Eleven Fish, 1982, lithograph printed in colors, 28.5 x 22.25 inches, pencil signed and numbered 21/40, Publisher, Archer Press, Oakland, framed measuring 37 x 30.5 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Sep. 10, 2025
Joseph Raffael 1982 orig litho Carol's Magic Garden
Est: $250 - $600
Raffael, Joseph (American, 1933-2021), Carol's Magic Garden, 1982, lithograph printed in colors, 29 x 36.5 inches, pencil signed and numbered 8/110, self published, framed measuring 39 x 47 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
Jun. 11, 2025
Joseph Raffael, paper collage, c. 1965
Est: $300 - $500
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021), Untitled (Surrealist Portrait), signed lower margin, 21"h x 13"w (sight), 26.5"h x 19"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 31, 2025
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) mixed media on paper
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
New Imagery mixed media on paper, 1984, signed J. Raffael 84 lower right, framed. 42 1/2 x 64"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 24, 2025
Joseph Raffael Horse Painting, 79"H
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Joseph Raffael (1933-2021) Marking(s); notes: signed; 1984 Materials: mixed media on paper (acrylic/charcoal per gallery label) Dimensions (H, W, D): 79.75"h, 77.75"w; 84.5"h, 82.5"w frame Additional Information: Work is titled "Horse I." Gallery label to reverse: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, New York. Provenance: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, New York | Private Collection, Wellington, Florida. Lot is accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt issued by Nancy Hoffman Gallery, dated 11.7.1984.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
May. 24, 2025
Joseph Raffael Painting, 64.5"H
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Marking(s); notes: signed; marking(s); 1988 Materials: watercolor Dimensions (H, W, D): 64.5"h, 44.25"w; 70.5"h, 50.75"w frame Additional Information: The work is titled Titled "Lannis in Siete VIII." Gallery label to reverse: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, New York. Provenance: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, New York | Private Collection, Wellington, Florida. Lot is accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt issued by Nancy Hoffman Gallery, dated 1.14.1989.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
May. 15, 2025
Painting, Joseph Raffael
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021), "Faces, Penguin, Fingers, Leaves," 1965, oil on canvas, canvas: 64"h x 50"w, overall (with frame): 64.75"h x 50.75"w. Provenance: Bonhams San Francisco, CA, April 30, 2006 (lot 2050). Note: Loaned for the Corcoran's 30th Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting, 1967
Clars Auctions
May. 15, 2025
Work on paper, Joseph Raffael
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021), "Three Fish in Solstice Water," 1979, unique watercolor over lithograph, signed and dated lower right, gallery label (John Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, CA) affixed verso, sight: 27"h x 21"w, overall (with frame): 38"h x 31"w. Provenance: Corporate Collection, San Francisco, CA
Clars Auctions
Dec. 04, 2024
RAFFAEL, Joseph (American, b. 1933). Returning. 1981. Color...
Est: $300 - $500
RAFFAEL, Joseph (American, b. 1933). Returning. 1981. Color lithograph. Signed, numbered, titled and dated lower edge. Edition 11/50. Blindstamps lower corners. 29 x 21”. Unframed. Hinged to board. Downstairs Gallery. Edmonton, Alberta. Overall good condition.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 23, 2024
Joseph Raffael (American 1933-2021), Flower, oil on canvas
Est: $300 - $500
Joseph Raffael American, 1933-2021 Flower oil on canvas signed lower right. Unframed. Provenance: Property of a prominent Manhattan AD100 interior designer; Sold at Doyle, September 12, 2007, lot 70.
South Bay Auctions Inc
Jun. 25, 2024
Joseph Raffael (American b. 1933), Haiku Fish I, Lithograph in Colors, Signed l.c. Frame: 22 3/4 x 31 1/4 in. (57.8 x 79.4 cm.)
Est: $20 - $40
Joseph Raffael (American b. 1933), Haiku Fish I, Lithograph in Colors, Signed l.c.
Weschler's
Jun. 20, 2024
Joseph Raffael, Birds in Flight
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
Joseph Raffael Birds in Flight 1980 watercolor on paper sight: 20 h x 25.5 w in (51 x 65 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge 'Joseph Raffael 1980'. Provenance: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
May. 30, 2024
Joseph Raffael, Untitled
Est: $700 - $900
Joseph Raffael Untitled watercolor on paper 23 h x 35.25 w in (58 x 90 cm) Signed to lower edge 'Joseph Raffael'. Provenance: Estate of Tom Garver This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
May. 30, 2024
Joseph Raffael, Plate and Baggie with Flowers
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Joseph Raffael Plate and Baggie with Flowers 1969 oil on ceramic plate, plastic bag and flowers in artist's frame 16 h x 16 w x 3 d in (41 x 41 x 8 cm) Provenance: Estate of Tom Garver This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Wright
Jan. 27, 2024
Joseph Raffael (1933-2021) Silkscreen On Paper
Est: -
Frame Is In Good Condition. Frame Measures Approximately 39in X 47.25in. Image Measures Approximately 30in X 38.75in. Signed And Numbered 108/110 In The Bottom Center. Nr13036 Sa
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Jan. 06, 2024
Joseph Raffael (1933-2021) Watercolor On Paper
Est: -
Frame is in good condition. Frame measures approximately 39in x 47.25in. Image measures approximately 30in x 38.75in. Signed and numbered 108/110 in the bottom center. NR13036 SA
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Oct. 27, 2023
Joseph Raffael, End of Summer
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Joseph Raffael End of Summer 1980 watercolor on paper 33.75 h x 70.25 w in (86 x 178 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge 'J Raffael 80'. Provenance: Frumkin & Struve, Chicago | Acquired from the previous in 1980 by the present owner, Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Oct. 19, 2023
Joseph Raffael Artist's Proof Lithograph Lily
Est: $100 - $200
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021). Lithograph, Matthew's Lily. Signed, dated 1984 and numbered AP in pastel lower right. 31 3/4" x 37 1/2" (with frame 36 1/2" x 42"). Minor creasing to upper right corner.
Willow Auction House
Sep. 13, 2023
Joseph Raffael Water Lily Lithograph 1989
Est: $200 - $400
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021). Lithograph on paper depicting a water lily, 1989. Pencil signed and dated along the lower right; numbered 6/75 along the lower left.
Revere Auctions
Jul. 27, 2023
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Untitled (Nine Fish), 1978
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Untitled (Nine Fish), 1978 watercolor on paper signed Joseph Raffael and dated (lower right); stamped with the mark of the Artists' studio (verso) 20 x 45 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Art Collection
Hindman
Jul. 27, 2023
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Watercolor #25
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Watercolor #25 watercolor on paper signed (lower center) 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Art Collection
Hindman
Jul. 27, 2023
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Watercolor #5, 1973
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Watercolor #5, 1973 watercolor on paper signed Joseph Raffael (lower center) 25 x 19 1/4 inches. Property from a Private Art Collection
Hindman
Jun. 10, 2023
Joseph Raffael, American (1933-2021), Winter Moon Lily, 1978, Lithograph, ed. 30/72
Est: $200 - $300
Joseph Raffael American, (1933-2021) Winter Moon Lily, 1978 Lithograph, ed. 30/72 signed and numbered in pencil, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
May. 18, 2023
Joseph Raffael, September Painting
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Joseph Raffael September Painting 1963 oil on canvas 26.125 h x 22.125 w in (66 x 56 cm) Provenance: D'Arcy Galleries, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 06, 2023
Joseph Raffael WINDS ON WATER Lithograph, Signed Edition
Est: $200 - $400
Gallery label to reverse: Art Sources, Inc., Orange Park, Florida. Provenance: Tupperware Brands Corporate Collection, Orlando, Florida, acquired 1983.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
May. 06, 2023
Joseph Raffael WINTER MOON LILY Lithograph
Est: $200 - $400
Gallery label to reverse: Art Sources, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida. Provenance: Tupperware Brands Corporate Collection, Orlando, Florida, acquired 1979.
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Mar. 08, 2023
Joseph Raffael, Moonlight (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio)
Est: $300 - $500
Joseph Raffael Moonlight (from the 1776 USA 1976: Bicentennial Prints portfolio) 1975 / 1976 etching in colors image: 17.25 h x 25.625 w in (44 x 65 cm) sheet: 22 h x 30 w in (56 x 76 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower edge 'IV/XII Moonlight © Joseph Raffael 1975'. This work is number 4 from the gift edition of 12 apart from the edition of 75 printed by Crown Point Press, San Francisco and published by Special Projects Group, Chicago. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Feb. 22, 2023
Joseph Raffael, Watercolor H
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Joseph Raffael Watercolor H 1973 watercolor on paper composition: 19.5 h x 25.375 w in (50 x 64 cm) sheet: 20 h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm) Signed to lower margin beneath mat 'Joseph Raffael' and inscribed to verso 'TR45.73.2'. Provenance: Gail Severn Gallery, Ketchum, ID | Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York | Private Collection This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 13, 2022
JOSEPH RAFFAEL SIGNED LITHOGRAPH
Est: $200 - $300
JOSEPH RAFFAEL (American b. 1933 - ) Luminous Journey - 1985 Lithograph Pencil signed, dated, and editioned 8/35 lower right Contained in a glazed frame overall measuring 40.5 inches x 60.5 inches Provenance Deaccessioned from a private U.S. corporate collection SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
Sep. 17, 2022
Print, Joseph Raffael
Est: $300 - $600
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021), "Haiku Fish," 1979, lithograph in colors, pencil signed and dated lower center, Archer Press blind stamp lower right, image: 7.5"h x 19.5"w, sheet: 22'h x 30.25"w, overall (with frame): 26.75"h x 34.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 28, 2022
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Lily Pads and Leaf, 1975
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021) Lily Pads and Leaf, 1975 oil on canvas signed Joseph Raffael, titled and dated (verso) 84 x 132 inches. Provenance: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York
Hindman
Jul. 14, 2022
Joseph Raffael American, b. 1933 Blackbird, 1972
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Joseph Raffael American, b. 1933 Blackbird, 1972 Signed Joseph Raffael (lc) Watercolor on illustration board Full sheet 18 1/2 x 15 inches (47 x 38.1 cm) Provenance: The artist Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York Shaindy Fenton, Fort Worth, TX Acquired from the above by the present owner C The Collection of Dr. Thomas Chua
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 17, 2022
Print, Joseph Raffael
Est: $300 - $500
Joseph Raffael (American, 1933-2021), "Crystal Lily," 1987, woodcut, signed and dated lower left, edition 27/75, image: 18.5"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 31"h x 38.5"w. Provenance: Experimental Workshop, San Francisco, April, 1988. Property of a prominent Atherton, CA estate.
Clars Auctions
Jun. 17, 2022
Watercolor, Joseph Raffael
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Joseph Raffael (American, b. 1933), "Mystic Lilly," 1976, watercolor on paper, sight: 42"h x 32.5"w, overall (with frame): 51"h x 40.5"w. Provenance: Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York, November, 1976. Property of a prominent Atherton, CA estate.
Clars Auctions
Dec. 09, 2021
Joseph Raffael (attributed) - UNTITLED
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 90 Joseph Raffael (attributed) (American, b.1933) Untitled oil on canvas 60 x 29 inches Provenance: Property from the estate of Joan Kessler a well regarded textile designer form New York City
Capsule Gallery Auction