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# Gerhard Richter (b. 1932)

Gerhard Richter is a German artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $832. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Gerhard Richter sold in 2019 for $832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Gerhard Richter work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Richter work is $832.

The median Gerhard Richter print sells for $1,249 across 2 lots.

The median Gerhard Richter work on paper sells for $435 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $1,249† | $1,665† | 50% | 2019-05-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $435 | $435 | — | 2021-09-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,665† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $832 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $435 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Gerhard Richter worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Richter work is $832. The median Gerhard Richter print sells for $1,249 across 2 lots. The median Gerhard Richter work on paper sells for $435 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Gerhard Richter's auction record?

Gerhard Richter's auction record is $1,665, set in 2016. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,665 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.