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# Alfred Rethel (1816–1859)

Alfred Rethel is a German artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $501. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alfred Rethel sold in 2025 for $1,747, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Rethel work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Rethel work is $501.

The median Alfred Rethel print sells for $386 across 4 lots.

The median Alfred Rethel work on paper sells for $1,543 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $386‡ | $501 | 44.4% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,543‡ | $1,914‡ | 66.7% | 2025-11-14 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,914‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,747 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $501 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $386‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Alfred Rethel worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Rethel work is $501. The median Alfred Rethel print sells for $386 across 4 lots. The median Alfred Rethel work on paper sells for $1,543 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Rethel's auction record?

Alfred Rethel's auction record is $1,914, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.