> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-handler · updated 2026-11-01

# Richard Handler (1932–2021)

Richard Handler is an Austrian artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $550. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Handler is recorded as sold in 2022 for $644; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Handler work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Handler work is $550.

The median Richard Handler painting sells for $1,654 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 | 2 | $1,654 | $1,654 | 50% | 2019-04-09 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,654 |

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 Handler worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Handler work is $550. The median Richard Handler painting sells for $1,654 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Richard Handler's auction record is $1,969, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Handler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-handler (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.