Richard Schwager (1822–1880)
Richard Schwager is an Austrian artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $883. 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 Schwager sold in 2021 for $7,867, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Schwager work is $883.
The median Richard Schwager work on paper sells for $1,188 across 5 lots.
The median Richard Schwager painting sells for $817 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $817 | $817 | — | 2023-10-19 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,188‡ | $7,867 | 83.3% | 2021-04-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $948–$5,746‡ | $1,188‡ | $7,867 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,867 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,746 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $817 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Schwager worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Schwager work is $883. The median Richard Schwager work on paper sells for $1,188 across 5 lots. The median Richard Schwager painting sells for $817 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 Schwager's auction record?
Richard Schwager's auction record is $7,867, set in 2021.
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