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# Otto Ritschl (1885–1976)

Otto Ritschl is a German artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $9,156. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Ritschl is recorded as sold in 2026 for $14,762; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Ritschl work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Ritschl work is $9,156.

The median Otto Ritschl painting sells for $9,203 across 47 lots.

The median Otto Ritschl print sells for $350 across 1 lots.

The median Otto Ritschl work on paper sells for $1,734 across 1 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Otto Ritschl paintings typically sell for $9,050–$22,518 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Ritschl paintings typically sell for $6,033–$9,329 (the middle half of 20 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 | 1 | $350‡ | $350‡ | — | 1993-10-30 |
| Paintings | 59 | $9,203‡ | $143,854 | 79.7% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,734‡ | $1,734‡ | — | 2011-06-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $33,300 | $143,854 | — | 2025-06-04 |

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

Otto Ritschl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $350. Paintings (59 lots) median $9,203, record $143,854. A typical Otto Ritschl painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $33,300.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $6,033–$9,329‡ | $8,222‡ | $143,854 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $9,050–$22,518‡ | $10,788‡ | $33,300 |

‡ 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 | $143,854 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $33,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,734‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $350‡ |

‡ 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 Otto Ritschl worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Ritschl work is $9,156. The median Otto Ritschl painting sells for $9,203 across 47 lots. The median Otto Ritschl print sells for $350 across 1 lots. The median Otto Ritschl work on paper sells for $1,734 across 1 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Otto Ritschl paintings typically sell for $9,050–$22,518 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Ritschl paintings typically sell for $6,033–$9,329 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Otto Ritschl painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Ritschl painting is $9,203. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Ritschl's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Ritschl painting is $143,854.

### What is the average price of a large Otto Ritschl painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Otto Ritschl painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,788, 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 medium Otto Ritschl painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Ritschl painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Ritschl's auction record?

Otto Ritschl's auction record is $143,854, set in 2020.

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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, “Otto Ritschl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-ritschl (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.