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# Rainer Kuchenmeister (1926–2010)

Rainer Kuchenmeister is a German artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $589. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rainer Kuchenmeister is recorded as sold in 2021 for $1,925; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rainer Kuchenmeister work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rainer Kuchenmeister work is $589.

The median Rainer Kuchenmeister work on paper sells for $466 across 24 lots.

The median Rainer Kuchenmeister painting sells for $2,394 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $2,394‡ | $4,636 | — | 2021-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $466‡ | $2,244 | 77.4% | 2024-09-26 |

‡ 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) | 17 | $429–$950‡ | $524‡ | $2,244 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $285–$533‡ | $291‡ | $1,726 |

‡ 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 | 2014 | $4,636 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,090‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,244 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,925‡ |

‡ 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 Kuchenmeister worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rainer Kuchenmeister work is $589. The median Rainer Kuchenmeister work on paper sells for $466 across 24 lots. The median Rainer Kuchenmeister painting sells for $2,394 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rainer Kuchenmeister work on paper is $466. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rainer Kuchenmeister's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rainer Kuchenmeister work on paper is $2,244.

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

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rainer Kuchenmeister work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $524, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rainer Kuchenmeister's auction record?

Rainer Kuchenmeister's auction record is $4,636, set in 2014.

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