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# Richard Öster (1916–1978)

Richard Öster is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,625.

A work by Richard Öster sold in 1994 for $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Öster work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Öster work is $2,625.

The median Richard Öster painting sells for $2,625 across 4 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 | 5 | $2,625 | $4,250 | 80% | 1994-10-29 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $4,250 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $2,750 |

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 Öster worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Öster work is $2,625. The median Richard Öster painting sells for $2,625 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Richard Öster's auction record is $4,250, set in 1993.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Richard Öster auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-oster (updated 2026-11-02).

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.