Dieter Roth (1930–1998)
What is Dieter Roth’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 711 auction results for Dieter Roth at 41 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $889–$9,223, n=17). The auction record is $95,728 for Stilllebeenen (2019, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stilllebeenen, 1974 | Ölfarbe und Collageelemente auf Leinwand | $95,728 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | Unfertige Matte Nr. 1, 1986 | Acryl, Bleistift, Marker, Leim, Malutensilien, Fackeln und Textilien auf Karton, m | $95,442 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Snow, 1963 | Oil paint | $90,500 | Christie's | Jun 1998 |
| 4 | Schreibmattenbewohner, 1987-1989 | Collage (Ölfarbe, Kunstharzlack, Acrylfarbe, Spraylack, Malutensilien, Foto, Holzleiste) auf Platte | $78,193 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | Gewürztruhe | Spices of paprika, pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, clove, mustard seeds and anise in glass with wooden frame boxes | $73,655 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Landkartenbild, 1988 | Oil | $53,802 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Gewürzobjekt | Spices among curry, paprika, cinnamon, anise and mustard seeds in glass with wooden framed boxes | $52,449 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 8 | Verwesungsobjekt | Appel sauce, bananas, grapes, strawberries, glass and wood | $51,803 | Sotheby's | Jul 2009 |
| 9 | Elmer rising, 1976 | Bleistift, Tinte, Acryl, Klebeband, Papier und Klebstoff auf Karton und Holz | $46,503 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Die verschissene Lebensleiter | Chocolade over painted wood on chocolade base. In plexiglass object box with wooden bottom | $45,720 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $4,612 |
| Other | 88 | $4,355 |
| Works on paper | 39 | $3,450 |
| Prints | 90 | $1,813 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 117 | $3,673 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 93 | $3,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 711 results from 41 houses · How we compute these figures
Dieter Roth is a German artist with 904 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,016. 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 Dieter Roth sold in 2026 for $2,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 710 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dieter Roth work is $1,016.
The median Dieter Roth print sells for $649 across 395 lots.
The median Dieter Roth work on paper sells for $2,325 across 80 lots.
The median Dieter Roth photograph sells for $3,815 across 17 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Dieter Roth prints typically sell for $424–$1,753 (the middle half of 300 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Dieter Roth prints typically sell for $324–$2,028 (the middle half of 78 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 | 420 | $649†‡ | $30,397 | 94% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 10 | $7,747† | $95,728 | 90% | 2025-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 85 | $2,325† | $95,442 | 94.1% | 2026-03-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $8,654† | $45,720 | 75% | 2019-01-17 |
| Photography | 17 | $3,815† | $90,500 | — | 2023-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 36 | $29,211†‡ | $95,728 | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Dieter Roth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (420 lots) median $649 with 94% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $7,747, record $95,728. A typical Dieter Roth painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 36 lots) the median is $29,211.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $324–$2,028†‡ | $599†‡ | $30,397 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 300 | $424–$1,753† | $669† | $25,732 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $170–$280† | $224† | $431† |
† 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) | 47 | $451–$2,320† | $1,021† | $11,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $3,433–$11,971† | $5,064† | $95,442 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $434–$633† | $470† | $90,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,913–$7,022† | $4,415† | $20,577† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $95,728 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $95,442 |
| Photography | 1998 | $90,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $78,193 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $45,720 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $39,378† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $30,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $25,732 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Dieter Roth worth?
Across 710 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dieter Roth work is $1,016. The median Dieter Roth print sells for $649 across 395 lots. The median Dieter Roth work on paper sells for $2,325 across 80 lots. The median Dieter Roth photograph sells for $3,815 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dieter Roth prints typically sell for $424–$1,753 (the middle half of 300 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Dieter Roth prints typically sell for $324–$2,028 (the middle half of 78 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 Dieter Roth print?
Based on 395 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dieter Roth print is $649. 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 Dieter Roth's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dieter Roth print is $30,397.
What is the average price of a Dieter Roth work on paper?
Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dieter Roth work on paper is $2,325. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dieter Roth's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dieter Roth work on paper is $95,442.
What is the average price of a Dieter Roth photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dieter Roth photograph is $3,815. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Dieter Roth's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Dieter Roth photograph is $90,500.
What is the average price of a medium Dieter Roth print?
Based on 300 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dieter Roth print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $669, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Dieter Roth print?
Based on 78 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dieter Roth print (small (under 50 cm)) is $599, 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 Dieter Roth's auction record?
Dieter Roth's auction record is $95,728, set in 2019.
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