> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-sapper · updated 2026-11-02

# Richard Sapper (1932–2015)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Richard Sapper at 39 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $448 including buyer’s premium (middle half $213–$746, n=24). The auction record is $2,324 for Two 'Nena' armchairs (2026, Aste Bolaffi). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two 'Nena' armchairs, 1984 | Painted metal, resin, wood, leather | $2,324 | Aste Bolaffi | May 2026 |
| 2 | Bandung teapot, 1992 | Chrome steel | $1,625 | Wright | Jan 2020 |
| 3 | Bandung teapot, 1992 | Chrome steel | $1,625 | Wright | Aug 2017 |
| 4 | Tizio adjustable table/floor lamps, 1972 | Aluminum | $1,270 | Wright | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Bandung pitcher, 1992 | Chrome steel | $1,188 | Wright | Aug 2016 |
| 6 | Tizio, 1972 | Aluminum | $1,152 | Wright | Aug 2016 |
| 7 | Tizio X30, 1932 | Polished aluminium base and head, anodised aluminium rods | $1,134 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | 9091 Tea Kettle, 1983 | Chrome steel | $1,063 | Wright | Aug 2016 |
| 9 | Tizio lamp, 1972 | Aluminum | $1,040 | Wright | Aug 2022 |
| 10 | Bandung teapot, 1990 | Chrome steel | $924 | Wright | Jan 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 59 | $407 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $691 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $563 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $322 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 39 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Richard Sapper is a German artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $403. 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 Sapper sold in 2026 for $1,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Richard Sapper works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Richard Sapper work worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Sapper work is $403.

The median Richard Sapper sculpture sells for $440 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $440 | $1,270 | — | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,625† | $2,324 | — | 2026-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $293–$832 | $438 | $1,270 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,270 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,152 |

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 Sapper worth?

Across 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Sapper work is $403. The median Richard Sapper sculpture sells for $440 across 14 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 Sapper sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Sapper sculpture is $440.

### What is Richard Sapper's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Sapper sculpture is $1,270.

### What is the average price of a medium Richard Sapper sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Sapper sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Richard Sapper's auction record is $2,324, set in 2026.

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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 Sapper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/richard-sapper (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.