Ludwig Richter (1803–1884)
Ludwig Richter is a German artist with 148 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $911. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ludwig Richter sold in 2026 for $1,178, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Richter work is $911.
The median Ludwig Richter work on paper sells for $908 across 72 lots.
The median Ludwig Richter print sells for $638 across 12 lots.
The median Ludwig Richter painting sells for $7,728 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ludwig Richter work on papers typically sell for $628–$1,785 (the middle half of 71 sold 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 | 22 | $638‡ | $11,637‡ | 54.5% | 2025-11-26 |
| Paintings | 8 | $7,728 | $51,691 | 50% | 2024-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 105 | $908‡ | $23,500 | 68.6% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,000 | $51,691 | — | 2020-11-14 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ludwig Richter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $638 with 54.5% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $7,728, record $51,691. A typical Ludwig Richter painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $14,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $499–$1,053‡ | $716‡ | $11,637‡ |
‡ 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) | 71 | $628–$1,785‡ | $905‡ | $23,500 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $51,691 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $23,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $14,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $13,265 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $11,637‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,545‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ludwig Richter worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Richter work is $911. The median Ludwig Richter work on paper sells for $908 across 72 lots. The median Ludwig Richter print sells for $638 across 12 lots. The median Ludwig Richter painting sells for $7,728 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ludwig Richter work on papers typically sell for $628–$1,785 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ludwig Richter work on paper?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Richter work on paper is $908. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ludwig Richter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Richter work on paper is $23,500.
What is the average price of a Ludwig Richter print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Richter print is $638. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ludwig Richter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ludwig Richter print is $11,637. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ludwig Richter work on paper?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ludwig Richter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $905, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ludwig Richter's auction record?
Ludwig Richter's auction record is $51,691, set in 2020.
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