Philipp Otto Runge (1777–1810)
What is Philipp Otto Runge’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Philipp Otto Runge at 5 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,860–$21,420, n=5). The auction record is $217,770 for Die Zeiten (2011, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neujahrsglückwunsch, 1800 | ScherenschnittWatercolor | $84,548 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Lilie und Levkoje (Lily and stocks), 1804/06 | Paper cutouts in white mounted on black paper | $42,434 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Narzisse (Narcissus) | Paper cutout in white, mounted on bluish grey paper | $42,434 | Karl & Faber | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Cornflower | White paper cut on old blue paper | $34,411 | Karl & Faber | May 2018 |
| 5 | Kornblume (Cornflower) | White paper silhouette cut, mounted on bluish grey paper | $29,994 | Karl & Faber | May 2023 |
| 6 | Study of heads and hands, 1777 | Black chalk, heightened with white, on light brown paper | $21,420 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Veilchen (Violets) | Silhouette (white), mounted on blue-grey laid paper | $18,941 | Karl & Faber | May 2022 |
| 8 | Apple blossom with two leafs, 1777 | Graphite | $18,900 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Zeiten | Engraving | $217,770 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2011 |
| 2 | Die Vier Tageszeiten (The Four Times of Day), 1777 | The complete set of four engravings, on wove paper, without watermark, 1803-1805, from the second edition published in 1807, after the addition of the titles and artist’s name, fine, richly inked impressions, with very good clarity, even in the finest lines, a rare complete series in a remarkable state of preservation (only five other complete sets have been up for sale in the last two decades), each with margins, in generally good condition, framed | $65,000 | Christie's | Jun 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $29,994 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $27,915 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Philipp Otto Runge is a German artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $25,707. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Philipp Otto Runge sold in 2025 for $65,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Philipp Otto Runge record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Philipp Otto Runge on OpeningBid →What is a Philipp Otto Runge work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philipp Otto Runge work is $25,707.
The median Philipp Otto Runge work on paper sells for $18,900 across 9 lots.
The median Philipp Otto Runge print sells for $65,000 across 3 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 | 3 | $65,000 | $217,770 | — | 2025-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $18,900‡ | $84,548 | 90% | 2025-06-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $13,860–$42,434‡ | $18,900‡ | $84,548 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $217,770 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $84,548 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $76,240‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $65,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philipp Otto Runge worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philipp Otto Runge work is $25,707. The median Philipp Otto Runge work on paper sells for $18,900 across 9 lots. The median Philipp Otto Runge print sells for $65,000 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Philipp Otto Runge's auction record?
Philipp Otto Runge's auction record is $217,770, set in 2011.
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