> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rainer-kriester · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## What is a KRIESTER, RAINER work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “KRIESTER, RAINER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rainer-kriester (updated 2026-11-01).

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.