KRIESTER, RAINER (1935–2002)
KRIESTER, RAINER is a German artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $992. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by KRIESTER, RAINER is recorded as sold in 2023 for $2,210; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KRIESTER, RAINER work is $992.
The median KRIESTER, RAINER sculpture sells for $1,104 across 16 lots.
The median KRIESTER, RAINER print sells for $261 across 2 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 | 2 | $261‡ | $272‡ | — | 2014-11-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 21 | $1,104‡ | $1,798‡ | 76.2% | 2020-12-10 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $762–$1,438‡ | $998‡ | $1,798‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1,798‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,665‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $272‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $250‡ |
‡ 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 KRIESTER, RAINER worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a KRIESTER, RAINER work is $992. The median KRIESTER, RAINER sculpture sells for $1,104 across 16 lots. The median KRIESTER, RAINER print sells for $261 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a KRIESTER, RAINER sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a KRIESTER, RAINER sculpture is $1,104. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is KRIESTER, RAINER's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a KRIESTER, RAINER sculpture is $1,798. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small KRIESTER, RAINER sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small KRIESTER, RAINER sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $998, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is KRIESTER, RAINER's auction record?
KRIESTER, RAINER's auction record is $3,178, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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