Richard Müller (1874–1954)
Richard Müller is an Austrian artist with 200 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $704. 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 Richard Müller is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,025; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Müller on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Müller work worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Müller work is $704.
The median Richard Müller work on paper sells for $672 across 64 lots.
The median Richard Müller print sells for $653 across 52 lots.
The median Richard Müller painting sells for $7,839 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Müller work on papers typically sell for $415–$1,133 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Müller prints typically sell for $379–$954 (the middle half of 45 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 75 | $653‡ | $4,213 | 69.3% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 21 | $7,839†‡ | $38,460 | 81% | 2024-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $672‡ | $29,959 | 78% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $28,141‡ | $38,460 | — | 2022-06-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Müller's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (75 lots) median $653 with 69.3% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $7,839, record $38,460. A typical Richard Müller painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $28,141.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $379–$954‡ | $576‡ | $2,416‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,994–$7,491†‡ | $3,771†‡ | $29,084‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,174–$25,704‡ | $15,513‡ | $38,460 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $415–$1,133‡ | $667‡ | $29,959 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $38,460 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $35,727 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $29,959 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $15,470‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,213 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,600 |
‡ 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 Müller worth?
Across 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Müller work is $704. The median Richard Müller work on paper sells for $672 across 64 lots. The median Richard Müller print sells for $653 across 52 lots. The median Richard Müller painting sells for $7,839 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Müller work on papers typically sell for $415–$1,133 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Richard Müller prints typically sell for $379–$954 (the middle half of 45 sold 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 the average price of a Richard Müller work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Müller work on paper is $672. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Müller's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Müller work on paper is $29,959.
What is the average price of a Richard Müller print?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Müller print is $653. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Müller's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Müller print is $4,213.
What is the average price of a Richard Müller painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Müller painting is $7,839. 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 Richard Müller's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Müller painting is $38,460.
What is the average price of a small Richard Müller work on paper?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Müller work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Richard Müller print?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Müller print (small (under 50 cm)) is $576, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Richard Müller's auction record?
Richard Müller's auction record is $38,460, set in 2020.
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