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# 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.

**1 Richard Hess work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richard Hess work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.