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# Markus Raetz (1941–2020)

## What is Markus Raetz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 398 auction results for Markus Raetz at 17 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $23,822 including buyer’s premium (middle half $19,905–$29,676, n=8). The auction record is $474,044 for Hasenspiegel (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hasenspiegel, 1988 | Miroir, fil de fer galvanisé sur une base en bois peint | $474,044 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Metamorphose II, 1992 | Cast in 1992, executed after a plaster model conceived in 1990-92. This work is number 6 of an edition of 6 | $359,877 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Moulage, 1995 | Cast brass, patinated (cast after wooden model); iron gear, partially patinated | $335,511 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Tageszeichnung (3.V.1973), 1973 | Ink on paper mounted on cardboard | $241,447 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Metamorphose II, 1991 | Cast iron | $215,900 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Bedeutende Linien und unbedeutende Linien, 1981 | Watercolour and paste paint on watercolour paper, mounted on backing cardboard | $158,177 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Zeemansblik, 1986 | Zinc sheet, folded | $123,533 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Todo-Nada, 1998 | Cartridge brass | $119,468 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | o. T. (Gehen), 1977 | Sprayfarbe auf dünnem Papier auf Leinentuch und ein Fähnchen | $95,442 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (Blaues Profil), 1970 | Insulated copper wire, plastic sheets, plasticine, mirror | $92,674 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $78,799 |
| Works on paper | 34 | $12,287 |
| Other | 22 | $8,870 |
| Prints | 25 | $1,543 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $15,487 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $6,607 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 398 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Markus Raetz is a CH artist with 447 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $858. 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 Markus Raetz sold in 2026 for $78,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Markus Raetz work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Markus Raetz work worth?

Across 398 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Raetz work is $858.

The median Markus Raetz print sells for $438 across 267 lots.

The median Markus Raetz work on paper sells for $6,477 across 79 lots.

The median Markus Raetz sculpture sells for $39,068 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Markus Raetz prints typically sell for $328–$1,115 (the middle half of 153 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Markus Raetz prints typically sell for $211–$750 (the middle half of 100 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 | 282 | $438†‡ | $22,135† | 94.7% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 2 | $5,159† | $6,670† | — | 2020-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 80 | $6,477†‡ | $241,447 | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $39,068† | $359,877 | — | 2025-11-07 |
| Photography | 4 | $1,345† | $70,738 | — | 2022-06-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $85,736† | $474,044 | — | 2026-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Markus Raetz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (282 lots) median $438 with 94.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $5,159, record $6,670. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,670 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Markus Raetz painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $85,736.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 153 | $328–$1,115†‡ | $541†‡ | $11,891 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 100 | $211–$750†‡ | $327†‡ | $22,135† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $207–$888† | $345† | $2,503† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 57 | $2,788–$12,682†‡ | $5,387†‡ | $57,030 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $3,361–$20,614†‡ | $9,882†‡ | $158,177 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 7 | $7,726–$77,551† | $16,895† | $359,877 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $359,877 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $335,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $241,447 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $158,177 |
| Photography | 2018 | $70,738 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $22,135† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $15,487 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $6,670† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Markus Raetz worth?

Across 398 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Raetz work is $858. The median Markus Raetz print sells for $438 across 267 lots. The median Markus Raetz work on paper sells for $6,477 across 79 lots. The median Markus Raetz sculpture sells for $39,068 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Markus Raetz prints typically sell for $328–$1,115 (the middle half of 153 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Markus Raetz prints typically sell for $211–$750 (the middle half of 100 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 Markus Raetz print?

Based on 267 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Raetz print is $438. 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 Markus Raetz's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Raetz print is $22,135. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,135 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Markus Raetz work on paper?

Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Raetz work on paper is $6,477. 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 Markus Raetz's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Raetz work on paper is $241,447.

### What is the average price of a Markus Raetz sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Raetz sculpture is $39,068. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Markus Raetz's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Raetz sculpture is $359,877.

### What is the average price of a small Markus Raetz print?

Based on 153 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Markus Raetz print (small (under 50 cm)) is $541, 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 Markus Raetz print?

Based on 100 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Markus Raetz print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $327, 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 Markus Raetz's auction record?

Markus Raetz's auction record is $474,044, set in 2018.

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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, “Markus Raetz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/markus-raetz (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.