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# Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer (1912–1997)

## What is Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 226 auction results for Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,250 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,000–$20,815, n=11). The auction record is $110,250 for Cluster #1 (2015, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cluster #1, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $110,250 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Striae #2, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $101,575 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2014 |
| 3 | Synthesis #27, 1912 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $91,500 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2020 |
| 4 | Tropism, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $79,300 | Neal Auction Company | May 2016 |
| 5 | Striae, 1912 | Mixed media on canvas | $76,250 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2019 |
| 6 | Untitled: Cluster Series, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $61,000 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2020 |
| 7 | Transverse #3, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $59,750 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2013 |
| 8 | Composite 91-2, 1912 | Oil and mixed media on canvas | $53,680 | Neal Auction Company | Dec 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled: Cluster Series, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $50,020 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Semiotic Blue, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $47,800 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 88 | $18,938 |
| Other | 12 | $8,453 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $7,015 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $3,416 |
| Prints | 49 | $1,024 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 60 | $24,075 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 72 | $4,680 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $1,673 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 226 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer is an American artist with 265 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $7,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer sold in 2025 for $17,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work worth?

Across 221 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work is $7,000.

The median Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting sells for $15,866 across 92 lots.

The median Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer print sells for $1,011 across 40 lots.

The median Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work on paper sells for $4,680 across 28 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer paintings typically sell for $18,506–$45,292 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer paintings typically sell for $5,975–$15,360 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 48 | $1,011 | $3,965 | 83.3% | 2026-01-22 |
| Paintings | 105 | $15,866† | $110,250 | 87.6% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $4,680† | $18,910 | 87.5% | 2025-07-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $5,120† | $28,000† | 90.5% | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $60,375† | $110,250 | — | 2022-10-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (48 lots) median $1,011 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (105 lots) median $15,866, record $110,250. A typical Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $60,375.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $778–$1,364 | $946 | $3,965 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $818–$1,904 | $1,124 | $3,200 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,500–$5,500† | $4,880† | $8,125 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $5,975–$15,360† | $9,750† | $44,800 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 50 | $18,506–$45,292† | $30,250† | $110,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $976–$3,294† | $1,168† | $6,100 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $5,158–$14,310† | $9,025† | $18,910 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,100–$3,838† | $2,420† | $5,120 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $11,935–$25,600† | $18,750† | $28,000† |

† 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 | 2015 | $110,250 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $101,575 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $28,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $27,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $18,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $16,537 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,965 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,840 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer worth?

Across 221 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work is $7,000. The median Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting sells for $15,866 across 92 lots. The median Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer print sells for $1,011 across 40 lots. The median Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work on paper sells for $4,680 across 28 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer paintings typically sell for $18,506–$45,292 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer paintings typically sell for $5,975–$15,360 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting is $15,866. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting is $110,250.

### What is the average price of a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer print is $1,011.

### What is Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer print is $3,965.

### What is the average price of a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work on paper is $4,680. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer work on paper is $18,910.

### What is the average price of a large Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $30,250, 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 medium Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer's auction record?

Ida Rittenberg Kohlmeyer's auction record is $110,250, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.