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# Ludwig Richter (1803–1884)

Ludwig Richter is a German artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,254. 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 2024 for $1,254, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ludwig Richter work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Richter work is $1,254.

The median Ludwig Richter work on paper sells for $1,909 across 3 lots.

The median Ludwig Richter print sells for $1,254 across 1 lots.

The median Ludwig Richter painting sells for $536 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 | 8 | $1,254 | $1,254 | 12.5% | 2024-04-19 |
| Paintings | 1 | $536‡ | $536‡ | — | 2021-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,909‡ | $3,958 | 25% | 2009-11-27 |

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

Ludwig Richter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,254 with 12.5% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $536, record $536. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,958 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,909‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,254 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $536‡ |

‡ 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 Ludwig Richter worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ludwig Richter work is $1,254. The median Ludwig Richter work on paper sells for $1,909 across 3 lots. The median Ludwig Richter print sells for $1,254 across 1 lots. The median Ludwig Richter painting sells for $536 across 1 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 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ludwig Richter work on paper is $1,909. 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 $3,958.

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

Ludwig Richter's auction record is $5,172, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.