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# Hans Richter (1888–1976)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 196 auction results for Hans Richter at 37 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $732 including buyer’s premium (middle half $551–$1,411, n=26). The auction record is $31,635 for Testa 1 (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Testa 1, 1961 | Oil paint | $31,635 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 2 | COUNTERPOINT VARIATION, 1943 | Huile sur toile | $29,263 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | DADA HEAD AFTER A DRAWING 1918, 1974 | Relief en bois découpé et peint | $29,263 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | Mother and child, 1924 | Oil on canvas | $20,736 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | TWILIGHT-NIGHT-DAWN (TRIPTYQUE POUR UNE VARIATION DES RÊVES), 1949 | Huile sur cartons toilés montés sur panneau peint | $19,601 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 6 | Testa 2, 1961 | Oil paint | $18,981 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 7 | MAJOR TO MINOR VARIATION TRIPTYCH, 1959 | Triptyque vertical, huile sur toile | $14,701 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 8 | SIMPLE GESTURES IV, 1959 | Huile sur toile | $13,883 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 9 | LES DEUX - THE TWO, 1960 | Relief, écorce d'arbre gravée polychrome et pièces de cuivre montés sur une plaque de cuivre | $13,067 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | SIMPLE GESTURES RED AND GREEN, 1958 | Huile sur toile | $13,067 | Artcurial | Oct 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $5,697 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $949 |
| Other | 69 | $924 |
| Prints | 15 | $310 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $3,244 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $300 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 196 results from 37 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans Richter is an American artist with 300 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,242. 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 Hans Richter sold in 2026 for $1,310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Hans Richter work worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Richter work is $1,242.

The median Hans Richter work on paper sells for $1,178 across 82 lots.

The median Hans Richter print sells for $536 across 33 lots.

The median Hans Richter painting sells for $5,448 across 32 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hans Richter work on papers typically sell for $113–$1,161 (the middle half of 50 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 | 42 | $536†‡ | $4,758 | 78.6% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 38 | $5,448†‡ | $31,635 | 84.2% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 95 | $1,178†‡ | $9,800 | 86.3% | 2026-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,657† | $29,263 | 85.7% | 2022-10-07 |
| Photography | 4 | $1,030 | $3,509 | — | 2024-12-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $19,291 | $31,635 | — | 2024-10-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hans Richter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $536 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $5,448, record $31,635. A typical Hans Richter painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $19,291.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $279–$536‡ | $327‡ | $1,307 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $358–$2,172†‡ | $1,016†‡ | $4,758 |

† 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) | 12 | $1,568–$10,620†‡ | $4,954†‡ | $31,635 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,360–$8,091†‡ | $3,899†‡ | $20,736 |

† 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) | 50 | $113–$1,161†‡ | $254†‡ | $5,108‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,582–$2,578†‡ | $2,101†‡ | $3,323 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2006 | $31,635 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $29,263 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $29,263 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $13,067 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $9,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $8,984 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,758 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $4,573 |

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 Hans Richter worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Richter work is $1,242. The median Hans Richter work on paper sells for $1,178 across 82 lots. The median Hans Richter print sells for $536 across 33 lots. The median Hans Richter painting sells for $5,448 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Richter work on papers typically sell for $113–$1,161 (the middle half of 50 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 Hans Richter work on paper?

Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Richter work on paper is $1,178. 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 Hans Richter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Richter work on paper is $9,800.

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

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Richter print is $536. 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 Hans Richter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Richter print is $4,758.

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

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Richter painting is $5,448. 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 Hans Richter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Richter painting is $31,635.

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

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Richter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $254, 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 medium Hans Richter print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Richter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,016, 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 Hans Richter's auction record?

Hans Richter's auction record is $31,635, set in 2006.

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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, “Hans Richter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-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.