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# Klaus Richter (1887–1948)

Klaus Richter is a German artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,300.

A work by Klaus Richter sold in 2020 for $7,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Klaus Richter work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klaus Richter work is $1,300.

The median Klaus Richter painting sells for $4,032 across 5 lots.

The median Klaus Richter print sells for $1,300 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,300 | $1,300 | — | 2019-03-05 |
| Paintings | 6 | $4,032 | $8,190 | 83.3% | 2026-02-04 |

Klaus Richter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,300. Paintings (6 lots) median $4,032, record $8,190. A typical Klaus Richter painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,211–$7,560 | $4,032 | $8,190 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,190 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $7,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,300 |

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 Klaus Richter worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klaus Richter work is $1,300. The median Klaus Richter painting sells for $4,032 across 5 lots. The median Klaus Richter print sells for $1,300 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Klaus Richter's auction record?

Klaus Richter's auction record is $8,190, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.