> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/floral-vessel · updated 2026-11-03

# Richard Ritter (b. 1940)

Richard Ritter is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $2,016. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Ritter sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Ritter work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ritter work is $2,016.

The median Richard Ritter sculpture sells for $2,772 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $2,772 | $6,875 | 60% | 2026-08-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $2,772 |

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 Richard Ritter worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ritter work is $2,016. The median Richard Ritter sculpture sells for $2,772 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Richard Ritter's auction record?

Richard Ritter's auction record is $6,875, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Ritter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/floral-vessel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.