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# Daniel Richter (b. 1962)

## What is Daniel Richter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 255 auction results for Daniel Richter at 24 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $51,575 including buyer’s premium (middle half $36,308–$279,400, n=13). The auction record is $1,522,262 for Tarifa (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarifa, 2001 | Oil paint | $1,522,262 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Tarifa, 2001 | Oil paint | $945,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Reflect, 2008 | Oil paint | $940,874 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Those Who Are Here Again | Oil and lacquer on canvas | $824,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 5 | Duisen, 2004 | Oil paint | $806,605 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 6 | The Evil Eye, 2011 | Painting | $676,345 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Schakal Reloaded, 2009 | Oil paint | $618,665 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Grünspan (Fertig Ist Die Möhre), [Verdigris (The Carrot is Done)], 2002 | Oil, metallic oil and lacquer on canvas | $582,709 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Alles ohne Nichts, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $563,650 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 10 | Süden, 2002 | Oil paint | $535,799 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 89 | $111,659 |
| Other | 24 | $14,870 |
| Works on paper | 17 | $8,522 |
| Prints | 10 | $980 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 59 | $235,060 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $16,549 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $13,571 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 255 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Daniel Richter is a German artist with 357 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $11,097. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Daniel Richter sold in 2026 for $322,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Daniel Richter works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Daniel Richter work worth?

Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Richter work is $11,097.

The median Daniel Richter painting sells for $60,614 across 115 lots.

The median Daniel Richter print sells for $920 across 83 lots.

The median Daniel Richter work on paper sells for $9,722 across 24 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Daniel Richter paintings typically sell for $140,913–$409,724 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Daniel Richter prints typically sell for $757–$1,477 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 102 | $920†‡ | $15,337 | 81.4% | 2025-12-05 |
| Paintings | 170 | $60,614†‡ | $1.5M | 67.6% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $9,722‡ | $74,240 | 80% | 2025-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 56 | $271,657‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Daniel Richter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (102 lots) median $920 with 81.4% sell-through. Paintings (170 lots) median $60,614, record $1,522,262. A typical Daniel Richter painting sells for around 66× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 56 lots) the median is $271,657.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $451–$1,078†‡ | $681†‡ | $1,536‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $757–$1,477†‡ | $959†‡ | $8,326‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,315–$7,355‡ | $6,434‡ | $15,337 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $11,189–$24,315‡ | $20,140‡ | $72,111 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $11,979–$42,814†‡ | $20,155†‡ | $212,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 53 | $140,913–$409,724‡ | $270,456‡ | $1.5M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,004–$8,459‡ | $6,068‡ | $12,347 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $6,875–$15,770 | $11,040 | $35,174 |

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $945,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $74,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $48,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $8,326‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $7,568 |

‡ 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 Daniel Richter worth?

Across 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Daniel Richter work is $11,097. The median Daniel Richter painting sells for $60,614 across 115 lots. The median Daniel Richter print sells for $920 across 83 lots. The median Daniel Richter work on paper sells for $9,722 across 24 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Daniel Richter paintings typically sell for $140,913–$409,724 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Daniel Richter prints typically sell for $757–$1,477 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Daniel Richter painting?

Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Richter painting is $60,614. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Daniel Richter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Richter painting is $1,522,262.

### What is the average price of a Daniel Richter print?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Richter print is $920. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Daniel Richter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Richter print is $15,337.

### What is the average price of a Daniel Richter work on paper?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Daniel Richter work on paper is $9,722. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Daniel Richter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Daniel Richter work on paper is $74,240.

### What is the average price of a large Daniel Richter painting?

Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Daniel Richter painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $270,456, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Daniel Richter print?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Daniel Richter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $959, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

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

Daniel Richter's auction record is $1,522,262, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Daniel Richter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/daniel-richter (updated 2026-11-02).

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.