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# Ralf Winkler (1939–2017)

Ralf Winkler is a German artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $554. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ralf Winkler sold in 2018 for $1,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ralf Winkler work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralf Winkler work is $554.

The median Ralf Winkler print sells for $326 across 24 lots.

The median Ralf Winkler work on paper sells for $1,090 across 5 lots.

The median Ralf Winkler sculpture sells for $1,113 across 6 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 | 39 | $326‡ | $1,971‡ | 61.5% | 2018-11-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $18,071‡ | $18,071‡ | 50% | 2003-05-24 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,090‡ | $2,588‡ | 71.4% | 2007-10-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $1,113‡ | $4,879‡ | — | 2006-04-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,036†‡ | $18,071‡ | — | 2012-06-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ralf Winkler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (39 lots) median $326 with 61.5% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $18,071, record $18,071. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ralf Winkler painting sells for around 55× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,036.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $289–$786‡ | $301‡ | $1,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $143–$484‡ | $326‡ | $690‡ |

‡ 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 | 2003 | $18,071‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $4,879‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,588‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $2,464‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $1,971‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $1,771‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,254‡ |

‡ 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 Ralf Winkler worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ralf Winkler work is $554. The median Ralf Winkler print sells for $326 across 24 lots. The median Ralf Winkler work on paper sells for $1,090 across 5 lots. The median Ralf Winkler sculpture sells for $1,113 across 6 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 Ralf Winkler print?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ralf Winkler print is $326. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ralf Winkler's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ralf Winkler print is $1,971. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Ralf Winkler print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ralf Winkler print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ralf Winkler's auction record?

Ralf Winkler's auction record is $18,071, set in 2003. 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, “Ralf Winkler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ralf-winkler (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.