Arnulf Rainer is an Austrian artist with 214 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $15,498.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 22 | $8,709 | $44,484 | 86.4% | 2025-10-21 |
| Paintings | 28 | $19,910 | $154,975 | 96.4% | 2025-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $15,110 | $180,025 | — | 2026-03-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $10,478 | $22,553 | 85.7% | 2024-04-15 |
| Photography | 29 | $18,328 | $95,501 | — | 2025-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $139,975 | $180,025 | — | 2021-06-17 |
Arnulf Rainer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $8,709 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $19,910, record $154,975. A typical Arnulf Rainer painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $139,975.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reiberstaham Kabreter | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $1,161 |
| Eichenblatt (Oak Leaf), from For Joseph Beuys | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $581 |
| Gelbes Meer, 1991 | 2026-04-16 | Roseberys | $3,376 |
| Handmalerei (Handpainting) | 2026-03-07 | Christie's | $81,294 |
| Untitled (Fingermalerei) | 2025-12-05 | Lempertz | $74,537 |
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnulf Rainer photograph is $18,328.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnulf Rainer photograph is $95,501.
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnulf Rainer painting is $19,910.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnulf Rainer painting is $154,975.
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arnulf Rainer print is $8,709.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arnulf Rainer print is $44,484.
Arnulf Rainer's auction record is $180,025, set on 2021-06-17.