Richard Hess (1937–2017)
Richard Hess is a German artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $687. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Hess sold in 2024 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hess work is $687.
The median Richard Hess sculpture sells for $638 across 3 lots.
The median Richard Hess painting sells for $1,844 across 2 lots.
The median Richard Hess print sells for $150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $150‡ | $150‡ | — | 1993-11-20 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,844 | $3,000 | — | 2024-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $638‡ | $851‡ | 60% | 2023-02-09 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Hess's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $150. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,844, record $3,000. A typical Richard Hess painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $851‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $687 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $425‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $150‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Hess worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Hess work is $687. The median Richard Hess sculpture sells for $638 across 3 lots. The median Richard Hess painting sells for $1,844 across 2 lots. The median Richard Hess print sells for $150 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Hess's auction record?
Richard Hess's auction record is $3,000, set in 2024.
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