> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-oelze · updated 2026-11-01

# Richard Oelze (1900–1980)

Richard Oelze is a German artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $34,086. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Richard Oelze sold in 2025 for $180,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Oelze work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Oelze work is $34,086.

The median Richard Oelze work on paper sells for $7,062 across 11 lots.

The median Richard Oelze painting sells for $66,116 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $66,116 | $386,685 | — | 2025-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $7,062‡ | $30,729 | 57.9% | 2025-12-05 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $180,419 | $386,685 | — | 2025-12-07 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $53,643–$75,794 | $66,116 | $180,419 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,151–$16,148 | $8,357 | $30,729 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $386,685 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $180,419 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $30,729 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $23,873 |

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 Oelze worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Oelze work is $34,086. The median Richard Oelze work on paper sells for $7,062 across 11 lots. The median Richard Oelze painting sells for $66,116 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Richard Oelze work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Oelze work on paper is $7,062. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Richard Oelze's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Oelze work on paper is $30,729.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Oelze painting is $66,116.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Oelze painting is $386,685.

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

Richard Oelze's auction record is $386,685, 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, “Richard Oelze auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-oelze (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.