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# Richard Gessner (1894–1989)

Richard Gessner is a German artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,207. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Gessner sold in 2019 for $3,268, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Gessner work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Gessner work is $1,207.

The median Richard Gessner painting sells for $1,620 across 4 lots.

The median Richard Gessner work on paper sells for $259 across 1 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 | 16 | $1,620‡ | $3,268 | 25% | 2019-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $259‡ | $259‡ | — | 2009-12-03 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,268 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,814‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $259‡ |

‡ 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 Gessner worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Gessner work is $1,207. The median Richard Gessner painting sells for $1,620 across 4 lots. The median Richard Gessner work on paper sells for $259 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Richard Gessner painting?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Gessner painting is $1,620. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Gessner's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Gessner painting is $3,268.

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

Richard Gessner's auction record is $3,268, set in 2019.

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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.