Paul Ritter (1829–1907)
Paul Ritter is a German artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,870. 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 Paul Ritter is recorded as sold in 2020 for $8,639; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Ritter on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Ritter work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Ritter work is $1,870.
The median Paul Ritter painting sells for $1,870 across 11 lots.
The median Paul Ritter work on paper sells for $406 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,870‡ | $18,878 | 73.3% | 2021-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $406† | $406† | — | 2025-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,400–$3,052‡ | $1,840‡ | $18,878 |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $18,878 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $11,327 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $406† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Ritter worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Ritter work is $1,870. The median Paul Ritter painting sells for $1,870 across 11 lots. The median Paul Ritter work on paper sells for $406 across 1 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 Paul Ritter painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Ritter painting is $1,870. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Ritter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Ritter painting is $18,878.
What is Paul Ritter's auction record?
Paul Ritter's auction record is $18,878, set in 2010.
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