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# Richard Riemerschmid (1868–1957)

## What is Richard Riemerschmid’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 204 auction results for Richard Riemerschmid at 22 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,389 including buyer’s premium (middle half $925–$4,010, n=9). The auction record is $76,692 for CEILING LAMP (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEILING LAMP, 1922 | Brick-red painted wood and metal, the internally hung and weighted shade of ivory-coloured cotton | $76,692 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 2 | CEILING LAMP, 1922 | Brick-red painted wood and metal, applied with faceted glass drops | $32,739 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 3 | Chamberstick, model no. 1459 | Cast and wrought brass | $20,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Propeller Table, 1905 | Mahogany | $19,128 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |
| 5 | A Wrought iron Jardiniere | Wrought iron | $18,613 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 6 | LONGCASE CLOCK, 1899 | Stained oak with white metal face and pendulum, and glazed door | $16,386 | Christie's | Oct 2009 |
| 7 | Linen Cabinet, 1868 | Painted pine, brass | $13,970 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Landscape with butterflies, 1897 | Oil paint | $13,697 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | Pair of Armchairs, model no. 4369, circa 1900, 1900 | Beech | $12,173 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Pair of Appliques, circa 1900, 1900 | Brass, opalescent glass | $11,303 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 47 | $2,016 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,802 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $1,536 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,063 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 204 results from 22 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Riemerschmid is a German artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,065. 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 Riemerschmid sold in 2026 for $1,066, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Richard Riemerschmid work worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Riemerschmid work is $1,065.

The median Richard Riemerschmid work on paper sells for $1,061 across 2 lots.

The median Richard Riemerschmid sculpture sells for $1,560 across 2 lots.

The median Richard Riemerschmid painting sells for $13,697 across 1 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 | 1 | $800 | $800 | — | 2002-02-07 |
| Paintings | 1 | $13,697 | $13,697 | — | 2023-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,061† | $1,248† | — | 2014-11-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,560† | $2,372† | — | 2014-11-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $18,613† | $76,692 | — | 2026-03-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Richard Riemerschmid's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $800. Paintings (1 lots) median $13,697, record $13,697. A typical Richard Riemerschmid painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $18,613.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $13,697 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $2,372† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,248† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $874† |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $749† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Riemerschmid worth?

Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Riemerschmid work is $1,065. The median Richard Riemerschmid work on paper sells for $1,061 across 2 lots. The median Richard Riemerschmid sculpture sells for $1,560 across 2 lots. The median Richard Riemerschmid painting sells for $13,697 across 1 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 Richard Riemerschmid's auction record?

Richard Riemerschmid's auction record is $76,692, set in 2011.

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

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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.