> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-lorenz · updated 2026-11-03

# Richard Lorenz (1858–1915)

Richard Lorenz is a German artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $23,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Lorenz is recorded as sold in 2023 for $60,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Richard Lorenz work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Richard Lorenz on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-lorenz?ref=kg:richard-lorenz) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Richard Lorenz work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Lorenz work is $23,250.

The median Richard Lorenz painting sells for $15,060 across 24 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 25 | $15,060‡ | $504,000 | 96% | 2026-04-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $241,250 | $504,000 | — | 2022-05-17 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $940–$29,250‡ | $5,040‡ | $168,000 |

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

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $504,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $314,500 |

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 Lorenz worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Lorenz work is $23,250. The median Richard Lorenz painting sells for $15,060 across 24 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Lorenz painting is $15,060. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Lorenz painting is $504,000.

### What is the average price of a small Richard Lorenz painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Lorenz painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Richard Lorenz's auction record is $504,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Lorenz auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-lorenz (updated 2026-11-03).

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.