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# Rainer Fetting (b. 1949)

## What is Rainer Fetting’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 369 auction results for Rainer Fetting at 39 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,435 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,728–$76,918, n=28). The auction record is $252,000 for Rotes Mauerbild [Red Wall Picture] (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotes Mauerbild [Red Wall Picture], 1979 | Painting | $252,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | N. Y. Painter, 1983 | Oil paint | $188,594 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Moritzplatz I, 1980 | Emulsion paint on cotton | $180,187 | Grisebach | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Rückenakt (Ausblick), 1982 | Dispersion on canvas | $159,412 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Bordell II, 1982 | Dispersion on canvas | $155,004 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Wendeltreppe Gelb (Susanne), 1981 | Oil and dispersion on canvas | $141,289 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Kotti U-Bahn, 1978 | Dispersion on nettle | $136,906 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Großer Wald, 1988 | Painting | $126,427 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Kuss IV, 1981 | Acrylic on canvas | $120,176 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Claus, 1982 | Oil on canvas | $118,789 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 157 | $36,430 |
| Other | 14 | $34,205 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $22,441 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $4,547 |
| Prints | 12 | $520 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 133 | $39,083 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 65 | $9,159 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $3,562 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 369 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rainer Fetting is a German artist with 472 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $10,176. 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 Rainer Fetting sold in 2026 for $39,566, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Rainer Fetting works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Rainer Fetting work worth?

Across 367 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rainer Fetting work is $10,176.

The median Rainer Fetting painting sells for $34,295 across 169 lots.

The median Rainer Fetting print sells for $530 across 103 lots.

The median Rainer Fetting work on paper sells for $4,029 across 43 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Rainer Fetting paintings typically sell for $24,411–$63,333 (the middle half of 119 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Rainer Fetting prints typically sell for $342–$962 (the middle half of 73 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 | 122 | $530†‡ | $3,947‡ | 84.4% | 2025-11-29 |
| Paintings | 191 | $34,295†‡ | $252,000 | 88.5% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $4,029†‡ | $26,000 | 79.6% | 2025-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $22,827‡ | $33,300 | 81.8% | 2022-11-30 |
| Photography | 4 | $3,040 | $3,934 | 50% | 2020-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $118,789 | $252,000 | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Rainer Fetting's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (122 lots) median $530 with 84.4% sell-through. Paintings (191 lots) median $34,295, record $252,000. A typical Rainer Fetting painting sells for around 65× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $118,789.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $425–$605‡ | $518‡ | $1,110 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $342–$962†‡ | $530†‡ | $3,947‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $200–$906‡ | $396‡ | $1,251 |

† 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) | 42 | $8,719–$23,761†‡ | $12,763†‡ | $65,439 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 119 | $24,411–$63,333†‡ | $39,566†‡ | $252,000 |

† 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) | 8 | $2,085–$3,682†‡ | $3,204†‡ | $4,854 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $3,041–$5,579†‡ | $4,366†‡ | $26,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2022 | $252,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $188,594 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $33,300 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $29,090 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $26,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $16,005 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,947‡ |
| Photography | 2020 | $3,934 |

‡ 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 Rainer Fetting worth?

Across 367 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rainer Fetting work is $10,176. The median Rainer Fetting painting sells for $34,295 across 169 lots. The median Rainer Fetting print sells for $530 across 103 lots. The median Rainer Fetting work on paper sells for $4,029 across 43 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Rainer Fetting paintings typically sell for $24,411–$63,333 (the middle half of 119 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rainer Fetting prints typically sell for $342–$962 (the middle half of 73 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 Rainer Fetting painting?

Based on 169 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rainer Fetting painting is $34,295. 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 Rainer Fetting's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rainer Fetting painting is $252,000.

### What is the average price of a Rainer Fetting print?

Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rainer Fetting print is $530. 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 Rainer Fetting's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rainer Fetting print is $3,947. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Rainer Fetting work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rainer Fetting work on paper is $4,029. 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 Rainer Fetting's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rainer Fetting work on paper is $26,000.

### What is the average price of a large Rainer Fetting painting?

Based on 119 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Rainer Fetting painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $39,566, 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 Rainer Fetting print?

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rainer Fetting print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $530, 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 Rainer Fetting's auction record?

Rainer Fetting's auction record is $252,000, set in 2022.

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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, “Rainer Fetting auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rainer-fetting (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.