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# Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926)

Rainer Maria Rilke is an Austrian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,833. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Rainer Maria Rilke sold in 2023 for $15,058, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rainer Maria Rilke work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rainer Maria Rilke work is $3,833.

The median Rainer Maria Rilke print sells for $4,928 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $4,928 | $15,058 | 83.3% | 2023-11-27 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,833–$6,728 | $4,928 | $15,058 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $15,058 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $6,728 |

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 Maria Rilke worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rainer Maria Rilke work is $3,833. The median Rainer Maria Rilke print sells for $4,928 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rainer Maria Rilke's auction record?

Rainer Maria Rilke's auction record is $15,058, set in 2023.

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

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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.