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# Johann Elias Ridinger (1698–1767)

## What is Johann Elias Ridinger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 144 auction results for Johann Elias Ridinger at 33 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,052 including buyer’s premium (middle half $424–$1,682, n=14). The auction record is $18,055 for Landscape with hunters (2013, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landscape with hunters | Relined canvas | $18,055 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 2 | Der über seine Beute vergnügte Jäger | Schwarzgraue Feder und Pinsel, graubraun laviert und weiß gehöht über schwarzer Kreide auf Bütten mit Wz. „Lilie“ | $7,384 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | Two Leopards Attacking a Polar Bear | Painting | $7,249 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Gentilhomme et son chien en laisse surprenant un cerf, 1774 | Mine de plomb, plume et encre brune, lavis gris et brun, inséré dans un cintre | $7,038 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | A stag in a forest being shot, 1728 | Black chalk | $6,409 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 6 | Grotte avec hiboux et chouettes perchés sur un rocher, 1743 | Pierre noire et lavis gris | $5,912 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Jäger zielt auf einen Hirsch, 1763 | Feder in Braun, grau laviert auf Bütten mit Wz. „Wappen" | $5,317 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | Wie der Hirsch in dem Brudel beschlichen und gebürschet wird, 1728 | Tuschfederzeichnung in Braun, grau laviert, auf Bütten | $5,055 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2005 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehrreiche Fabeln aus dem Reiche der Tiere zur Besserung der Sitten und zumal zum Unterrichte der Jugend neu entworfen - Erster Versuch, 1743-44 | The complete book comprising 17 etchings and letterpress text | $13,807 | Christie's | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Folge von 18 Bll.: Neue Schul vorstellend einen vollkommenen Reuter in allen Lectionen (inkl. Titelkupfer) | Engraving | $4,819 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,139 |
| Prints | 18 | $624 |
| Other | 31 | $505 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,145 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,139 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 144 results from 33 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Johann Elias Ridinger is a German artist with 231 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $643. 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 Johann Elias Ridinger sold in 2026 for $666, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Johann Elias Ridinger work worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Elias Ridinger work is $643.

The median Johann Elias Ridinger print sells for $612 across 43 lots.

The median Johann Elias Ridinger work on paper sells for $2,263 across 28 lots.

The median Johann Elias Ridinger painting sells for $3,871 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Johann Elias Ridinger work on papers typically sell for $1,248–$4,836 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Johann Elias Ridinger prints typically sell for $298–$1,605 (the middle half of 23 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 | 91 | $612†‡ | $13,807 | 47.3% | 2026-09-15 |
| Paintings | 16 | $3,871‡ | $18,055 | 37.5% | 2024-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $2,263†‡ | $16,242† | 68.3% | 2026-09-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $8,414†‡ | $18,055 | — | 2026-09-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Johann Elias Ridinger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (91 lots) median $612 with 47.3% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $3,871, record $18,055. A typical Johann Elias Ridinger painting sells for around 6.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $8,414.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $298–$1,605†‡ | $549†‡ | $13,807 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $225–$3,716†‡ | $2,231†‡ | $6,332‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,453–$5,052‡ | $2,689‡ | $7,249 |

‡ 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) | 28 | $1,248–$4,836†‡ | $2,263†‡ | $16,242† |

† 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 | 2013 | $18,055 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $16,242† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $13,807 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,384 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $7,249 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $6,332‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Johann Elias Ridinger worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Johann Elias Ridinger work is $643. The median Johann Elias Ridinger print sells for $612 across 43 lots. The median Johann Elias Ridinger work on paper sells for $2,263 across 28 lots. The median Johann Elias Ridinger painting sells for $3,871 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Johann Elias Ridinger work on papers typically sell for $1,248–$4,836 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Johann Elias Ridinger prints typically sell for $298–$1,605 (the middle half of 23 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 Johann Elias Ridinger print?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Elias Ridinger print is $612. 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 Johann Elias Ridinger's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Elias Ridinger print is $13,807.

### What is the average price of a Johann Elias Ridinger work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Elias Ridinger work on paper is $2,263. 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 Johann Elias Ridinger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Elias Ridinger work on paper is $16,242. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,242 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Johann Elias Ridinger painting?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Johann Elias Ridinger painting is $3,871. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Johann Elias Ridinger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Johann Elias Ridinger painting is $18,055.

### What is the average price of a small Johann Elias Ridinger work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Elias Ridinger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,263, 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 Johann Elias Ridinger print?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Johann Elias Ridinger print (small (under 50 cm)) is $549, 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 Johann Elias Ridinger's auction record?

Johann Elias Ridinger's auction record is $18,055, set in 2013.

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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.