Gerhard Richter (b. 1932)
Gerhard Richter is a German artist with 448 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $18,220. 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 Gerhard Richter sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $59,902 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 351 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Richter work is $18,220.
The median Gerhard Richter print sells for $2,826 across 170 lots.
The median Gerhard Richter painting sells for $322,410 across 90 lots.
The median Gerhard Richter photograph sells for $31,483 across 52 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Gerhard Richter prints typically sell for $1,638–$20,822 (the middle half of 96 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Gerhard Richter prints typically sell for $791–$6,441 (the middle half of 62 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 | 217 | $2,826†‡ | $184,631 | 78.3% | 2026-05-21 |
| Paintings | 93 | $322,410‡ | $47.1M | 96.8% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $57,071†‡ | $418,550 | 91.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $9,984 | $9,984 | — | 2013-09-18 |
| Photography | 58 | $31,483 | $323,387 | 89.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 76 | $493,900† | $47.1M | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gerhard Richter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (217 lots) median $2,826 with 78.3% sell-through. Paintings (93 lots) median $322,410, record $47,087,502. A typical Gerhard Richter painting sells for around 114× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 76 lots) the median is $493,900.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $791–$6,441†‡ | $2,400†‡ | $60,795 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 96 | $1,638–$20,822†‡ | $4,790†‡ | $184,631 |
† 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) | 44 | $37,820–$319,815‡ | $86,946‡ | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $198,154–$1.6M | $704,988 | $47.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4.4M–$25.9M | $11M | $27.7M |
‡ 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) | 9 | $27,140–$120,000† | $60,371† | $418,550 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $4,157–$64,596 | $25,669 | $323,387 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $12,298–$45,011 | $33,947 | $205,198 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $18,715–$44,993 | $39,938 | $47,139 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $47.1M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $27.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $418,550 |
| Photography | 2026 | $323,387 |
| Photography | 2011 | $205,198 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $184,631 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $179,913 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $142,849 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gerhard Richter worth?
Across 351 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerhard Richter work is $18,220. The median Gerhard Richter print sells for $2,826 across 170 lots. The median Gerhard Richter painting sells for $322,410 across 90 lots. The median Gerhard Richter photograph sells for $31,483 across 52 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Gerhard Richter prints typically sell for $1,638–$20,822 (the middle half of 96 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Gerhard Richter prints typically sell for $791–$6,441 (the middle half of 62 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 Gerhard Richter print?
Based on 170 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Richter print is $2,826. 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 Gerhard Richter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Richter print is $184,631.
What is the average price of a Gerhard Richter painting?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Richter painting is $322,410. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Gerhard Richter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Richter painting is $47,087,502.
What is the average price of a Gerhard Richter photograph?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerhard Richter photograph is $31,483.
What is Gerhard Richter's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerhard Richter photograph is $323,387.
What is the average price of a medium Gerhard Richter print?
Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gerhard Richter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,790, 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 the average price of a small Gerhard Richter print?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerhard Richter print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,400, 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 Gerhard Richter's auction record?
Gerhard Richter's auction record is $47,087,502, set in 2026.
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