Richard Paul Lohse (1902–1988)
What is Richard Paul Lohse’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 318 auction results for Richard Paul Lohse at 31 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $378–$90,693, n=6). The auction record is $115,289 for 30 Systematic Vertical Color Series (2026, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 Systematic Vertical Color Series, 1987 | Acrylic on Japan paper on wooden construction | $115,289 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Acht systematische Farbreihen 1955/1967, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $110,871 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Bewegung von 4 kontrastierenden Gruppen aus einem Zentrum, 1952/62 | Öl auf Leinwand | $108,791 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 4 | Gruppe von acht Quadraten mit vier Rechtecken, 1902 | — | $83,051 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | 2 Bewegungen um eine Achse, 1952 | Painting | $82,529 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2017 |
| 6 | Symmetrie von Vertikalen, 1949 | Painting | $71,259 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Sechs Systematische Farbreihen von Hell in Hell (Six systematical colour rows from bright to bright), 1902 | Oil paint | $69,143 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 8 | 4 Verbundene Gruppen, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $47,743 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 9 | Sechs in ein Audergehende Gleiche Gruppen mit Gleichen Farbriengen (Six similar ojects blending together with the same amount of colour quality), 1902 | Oil paint | $43,214 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| 10 | Entwurf B zu waagrechte Dominante mit violettem Quadrat, 1950 | Acrylic paint | $40,515 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $40,515 |
| Other | 8 | $1,666 |
| Prints | 14 | $819 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $57,236 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,834 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,291 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 318 results from 31 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Paul Lohse is a Swiss artist with 377 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $669. 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 Paul Lohse sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,022 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Paul Lohse work is $669.
The median Richard Paul Lohse print sells for $584 across 245 lots.
The median Richard Paul Lohse painting sells for $35,817 across 35 lots.
The median Richard Paul Lohse work on paper sells for $4,588 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Paul Lohse prints typically sell for $369–$1,046 (the middle half of 191 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Paul Lohse prints typically sell for $343–$796 (the middle half of 52 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 | 263 | $584†‡ | $7,485‡ | 93.2% | 2026-09-28 |
| Paintings | 39 | $35,817†‡ | $149,106† | 89.7% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $4,588†‡ | $11,362 | — | 2024-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 16 | $82,439†‡ | $149,106† | — | 2026-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Paul Lohse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (263 lots) median $584 with 93.2% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $35,817, record $149,106. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $149,106 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Richard Paul Lohse painting sells for around 61× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 16 lots) the median is $82,439.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $343–$796†‡ | $494†‡ | $7,485‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 191 | $369–$1,046†‡ | $608†‡ | $7,100 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 16 | $16,604–$33,227†‡ | $21,332†‡ | $76,857† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $30,307–$84,811†‡ | $69,143†‡ | $149,106† |
† 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) | 8 | $3,688–$6,243†‡ | $4,588†‡ | $11,362 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2009 | $149,106† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $110,871 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,362 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $9,844† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $7,485‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $3,788† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Paul Lohse worth?
Across 318 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Paul Lohse work is $669. The median Richard Paul Lohse print sells for $584 across 245 lots. The median Richard Paul Lohse painting sells for $35,817 across 35 lots. The median Richard Paul Lohse work on paper sells for $4,588 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Richard Paul Lohse prints typically sell for $369–$1,046 (the middle half of 191 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Richard Paul Lohse prints typically sell for $343–$796 (the middle half of 52 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 Paul Lohse print?
Based on 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Paul Lohse print is $584. 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 Paul Lohse's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Paul Lohse print is $7,485. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Richard Paul Lohse painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Paul Lohse painting is $35,817. 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 Paul Lohse's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Paul Lohse painting is $149,106. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $149,106 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Richard Paul Lohse print?
Based on 191 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Paul Lohse print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $608, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Richard Paul Lohse print?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Paul Lohse print (small (under 50 cm)) is $494, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Paul Lohse's auction record?
Richard Paul Lohse's auction record is $149,106, set in 2009. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $149,106 (buyer's premium not included).
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