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# Neo Rauch (b. 1960)

## What is Neo Rauch’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 192 auction results for Neo Rauch at 20 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $93,364 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,739–$328,891, n=22). The auction record is $1,513,834 for Bon Si (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bon Si, 2006 | Oil paint | $1,513,834 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 2 | Stellwerk (Signal Box), 1999 | Oil paint | $1,455,424 | Christie's | Oct 2009 |
| 3 | Reaktionäre Situation (Reactionary Situation), 2002 | Oil paint | $1,435,667 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 4 | Die Lage, 2006 | Oil paint | $1,332,808 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 5 | Panne (Breakdown), 2000 | Oil paint | $1,271,731 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Gut Gut, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $1,163,255 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | Suche, 2004 | Oil paint | $1,082,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 8 | Kühlraum (Cold Store), 2002 | Oil paint | $1,030,645 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 9 | Zoll, 2004 | Oil paint | $990,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Takt, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $985,540 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 70 | $258,750 |
| Other | 27 | $62,307 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $23,682 |
| Prints | 18 | $5,924 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 57 | $487,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 45 | $36,867 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $12,251 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 192 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Neo Rauch is a German artist with 278 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $34,457. 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 Neo Rauch sold in 2026 for $752,115, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Neo Rauch works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Neo Rauch work worth?

Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neo Rauch work is $34,457.

The median Neo Rauch print sells for $4,729 across 51 lots.

The median Neo Rauch painting sells for $195,758 across 72 lots.

The median Neo Rauch work on paper sells for $44,840 across 36 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Neo Rauch paintings typically sell for $396,280–$938,228 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Neo Rauch prints typically sell for $1,750–$7,314 (the middle half of 31 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 | 100 | $4,729†‡ | $16,650 | 51% | 2026-04-21 |
| Paintings | 83 | $195,758†‡ | $1.5M | 86.7% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $44,840‡ | $985,540 | 83.7% | 2025-10-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 2 | $4,223 | $4,223 | 50% | 2016-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 67 | $438,629 | $1.5M | — | 2026-06-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Neo Rauch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (100 lots) median $4,729 with 51% sell-through. Paintings (83 lots) median $195,758, record $1,513,834. A typical Neo Rauch painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 67 lots) the median is $438,629.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $1,750–$7,314†‡ | $4,541†‡ | $16,650 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $3,735–$9,057‡ | $4,995‡ | $13,782‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $34,407–$110,484‡ | $46,239‡ | $291,012 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $396,280–$938,228‡ | $613,208‡ | $1.5M |

‡ 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) | 15 | $6,439–$22,935‡ | $13,868‡ | $33,912 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $38,952–$53,694 | $50,729 | $564,985 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $172,072–$432,572‡ | $262,238‡ | $985,540 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $985,540 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $564,985 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $16,650 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $13,782‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $4,223 |

‡ 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 Neo Rauch worth?

Across 192 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Neo Rauch work is $34,457. The median Neo Rauch print sells for $4,729 across 51 lots. The median Neo Rauch painting sells for $195,758 across 72 lots. The median Neo Rauch work on paper sells for $44,840 across 36 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Neo Rauch paintings typically sell for $396,280–$938,228 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Neo Rauch prints typically sell for $1,750–$7,314 (the middle half of 31 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 Neo Rauch print?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neo Rauch print is $4,729. 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 Neo Rauch's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neo Rauch print is $16,650.

### What is the average price of a Neo Rauch painting?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neo Rauch painting is $195,758. 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 Neo Rauch's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neo Rauch painting is $1,513,834.

### What is the average price of a Neo Rauch work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Neo Rauch work on paper is $44,840. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Neo Rauch's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Neo Rauch work on paper is $985,540.

### What is the average price of a large Neo Rauch painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Neo Rauch painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $613,208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Neo Rauch print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Neo Rauch print (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,541, 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 Neo Rauch's auction record?

Neo Rauch's auction record is $1,513,834, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Neo Rauch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/neo-rauch (updated 2026-11-02).

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.