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# Richard Friese (1854–1918)

Richard Friese is a German artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $5,298. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Friese sold in 2025 for $19,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Friese work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Friese work is $5,298.

The median Richard Friese painting sells for $10,422 across 7 lots.

The median Richard Friese work on paper sells for $1,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $10,422‡ | $55,000‡ | 77.8% | 2025-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,272‡ | $2,058‡ | — | 2017-07-13 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1994 | $55,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $52,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,058‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $485 |

‡ 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 Richard Friese worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Friese work is $5,298. The median Richard Friese painting sells for $10,422 across 7 lots. The median Richard Friese work on paper sells for $1,272 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Friese's auction record?

Richard Friese's auction record is $55,000, set in 1994. 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.

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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.