Dieter Roth (1930–1998)

Dieter Roth is a German artist with 210 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,373.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions31$2,857$32,67977.4%2025-08-06
Paintings7$7,026$35,59271.4%2020-06-20
Works on Paper19$3,685$18,75094.7%2025-03-04
Sculpture & Installation7$12,173$39,20085.7%2026-07-01
Photography2$79,445$90,5002016-09-29
Masterpieces (top of market)6$49,153$90,5002019-09-17

Dieter Roth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $2,857 with 77.4% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $7,026, record $35,592. A typical Dieter Roth painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $49,153.

Recent sales

TitleDateHousePrice
Tompkinspatent2025-08-06Wright$2,112
Root Treatment (Wurzelbehandlung)2025-07-17Wright$953
Kleiner Sonnenuntergang (Small Sunset)2025-03-04Phillips$1,224
Helvetia2025-01-08Lama$889
Double Quartet2024-11-19Christie's$882

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price of a Dieter Roth print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dieter Roth print is $2,857.

What is Dieter Roth's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dieter Roth print is $32,679.

What is the average price of a Dieter Roth work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dieter Roth work on paper is $3,685.

What is Dieter Roth's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dieter Roth work on paper is $18,750.

What is Dieter Roth's auction record?

Dieter Roth's auction record is $90,500, set on 1998-06-03.