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# LIPPS, RICHARD (1857–1926)

LIPPS, RICHARD is a German artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $700. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by LIPPS, RICHARD sold in 2021 for $20,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a LIPPS, RICHARD work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LIPPS, RICHARD work is $700.

The median LIPPS, RICHARD painting sells for $887 across 5 lots.

The median LIPPS, RICHARD work on paper sells for $700 across 3 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $887†‡ | $20,160 | 62.5% | 2022-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $700 | $1,000 | 75% | 1998-05-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $20,160 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $14,300 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $1,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $700 |

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 LIPPS, RICHARD worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LIPPS, RICHARD work is $700. The median LIPPS, RICHARD painting sells for $887 across 5 lots. The median LIPPS, RICHARD work on paper sells for $700 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is LIPPS, RICHARD's auction record?

LIPPS, RICHARD's auction record is $20,160, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “LIPPS, RICHARD auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-lipps (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.