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# Lothar Fischer (1933–2004)

## What is Lothar Fischer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Lothar Fischer at 20 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $876–$2,374, n=6). The auction record is $26,773 for Raub der Sabinerinnen (2019, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raub der Sabinerinnen, 1960 | Bronze | $26,773 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | Cavalliere Rustico, 1965 | Clay, leather strap | $26,220 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Christophorus, 1959 | Bronze | $21,653 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Große schmale Sitzende im Sessel, 1977 | Eisenguss | $21,191 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Pegasus, circa 1961 | Bronze | $20,700 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Atlas, 1964 | Clay | $16,560 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Große schmale Sitzende im Gewand II, 1988 | Bronze | $15,254 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | Striding Figure, 1988 | Iron | $14,025 | Bonhams | Mar 2021 |
| 9 | Raub der Sabinerin, 1960 | Bronze | $13,264 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | Sitzende, weibliche Winkelfigur (Seated female corner figure), 1982 | Bronze | $8,859 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 45 | $3,683 |
| Other | 11 | $1,629 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $971 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $14,025 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $4,584 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $2,506 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lothar Fischer is a German artist with 171 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,890. 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 Lothar Fischer sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,835 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Lothar Fischer work worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lothar Fischer work is $1,890.

The median Lothar Fischer sculpture sells for $2,410 across 98 lots.

The median Lothar Fischer work on paper sells for $700 across 17 lots.

The median Lothar Fischer print sells for $162 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lothar Fischer sculptures typically sell for $1,227–$3,682 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Lothar Fischer sculptures typically sell for $2,430–$6,508 (the middle half of 22 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 | 4 | $162 | $174 | 50% | 2006-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $700‡ | $7,000 | 73.9% | 2026-03-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 110 | $2,410†‡ | $26,773 | 89.1% | 2026-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $20,945‡ | $26,773 | — | 2023-06-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $454–$970‡ | $632‡ | $4,009‡ |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $1,227–$3,682†‡ | $1,889†‡ | $26,773 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $2,430–$6,508†‡ | $3,318†‡ | $26,220 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $3,100–$14,276†‡ | $12,991†‡ | $21,191 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $26,773 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $26,220 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $7,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,009‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $174 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $151 |

‡ 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 Lothar Fischer worth?

Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lothar Fischer work is $1,890. The median Lothar Fischer sculpture sells for $2,410 across 98 lots. The median Lothar Fischer work on paper sells for $700 across 17 lots. The median Lothar Fischer print sells for $162 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lothar Fischer sculptures typically sell for $1,227–$3,682 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lothar Fischer sculptures typically sell for $2,430–$6,508 (the middle half of 22 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 Lothar Fischer sculpture?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lothar Fischer sculpture is $2,410. 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 Lothar Fischer's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lothar Fischer sculpture is $26,773.

### What is the average price of a Lothar Fischer work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lothar Fischer work on paper is $700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Lothar Fischer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lothar Fischer work on paper is $7,000.

### What is the average price of a small Lothar Fischer sculpture?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lothar Fischer sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,889, 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 Lothar Fischer sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lothar Fischer sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,318, 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 Lothar Fischer's auction record?

Lothar Fischer's auction record is $26,773, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Lothar Fischer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lothar-fischer (updated 2026-11-03).

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.