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# BLOOS, RICHARD (1878–1957)

BLOOS, RICHARD is a German artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,462. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by BLOOS, RICHARD sold in 2025 for $19,677, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BLOOS, RICHARD work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BLOOS, RICHARD work is $4,462.

The median BLOOS, RICHARD painting sells for $4,541 across 23 lots.

The median BLOOS, RICHARD print sells for $95 across 3 lots.

The median BLOOS, RICHARD work on paper sells for $1,273 across 2 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 | 6 | $95† | $95 | 50% | 2011-01-20 |
| Paintings | 36 | $4,541‡ | $19,677 | 63.9% | 2025-05-31 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,273‡ | $2,092‡ | 66.7% | 2010-05-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

BLOOS, RICHARD's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $95 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $4,541, record $19,677. A typical BLOOS, RICHARD painting sells for around 48× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,240–$6,560‡ | $4,995‡ | $19,677 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $19,677 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,741‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,092‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $95 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $95 |

‡ 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 BLOOS, RICHARD worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BLOOS, RICHARD work is $4,462. The median BLOOS, RICHARD painting sells for $4,541 across 23 lots. The median BLOOS, RICHARD print sells for $95 across 3 lots. The median BLOOS, RICHARD work on paper sells for $1,273 across 2 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 BLOOS, RICHARD painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BLOOS, RICHARD painting is $4,541. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BLOOS, RICHARD's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BLOOS, RICHARD painting is $19,677.

### What is the average price of a medium BLOOS, RICHARD painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BLOOS, RICHARD painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is BLOOS, RICHARD's auction record?

BLOOS, RICHARD's auction record is $19,677, set in 2025.

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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, “BLOOS, RICHARD auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-bloos (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.