Richard Seewald (1889–1989)
What is Richard Seewald’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Richard Seewald at 12 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $174 including buyer’s premium (middle half $174–$232, n=9). The auction record is $59,412 for Zigeunerin (Frau auf Korsika) (2009, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zigeunerin (Frau auf Korsika) | Oil on canvas | $59,412 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| 2 | Südfranzösische Landschaft, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $35,858 | Ketterer Kunst | Apr 2009 |
| 3 | Tessinerberge mit zwei Kirchen, Pedemonte | Öl auf Leinwand | $11,992 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2015 |
| 4 | cactus jardiniere, 1927 | Chrome | $11,318 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Englischer Garten, 1923 | Painting | $10,959 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Robinson, 1923 | Watercolor over pecil | $6,287 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2005 |
| 7 | Pankrator, 1955 | Plaster | $6,122 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Toskanische Landschaft, 1950 | Painting | $5,447 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Reiter am Golf von Korinth, 1936 | Öl auf Leinwand | $4,610 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | Ronco sopra Ascona, 1910 | Watercolor | $4,541 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $11,476 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,094 |
| Prints | 11 | $174 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $8,203 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $232 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Seewald is a German artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $449. 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 Seewald is recorded as sold in 2026 for $649; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Seewald on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Seewald work worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Seewald work is $449.
The median Richard Seewald print sells for $243 across 35 lots.
The median Richard Seewald work on paper sells for $433 across 24 lots.
The median Richard Seewald painting sells for $10,959 across 13 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Richard Seewald prints typically sell for $174–$413 (the middle half of 28 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 | 43 | $243†‡ | $1,000 | 81.4% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 16 | $10,959†‡ | $59,412 | 81.3% | 2024-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $433†‡ | $6,287 | 88.9% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $28,485† | $59,412 | — | 2009-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Seewald's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $243 with 81.4% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $10,959, record $59,412. A typical Richard Seewald painting sells for around 45× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $28,485.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $174–$413†‡ | $238†‡ | $1,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $5,790–$17,153†‡ | $11,476†‡ | $59,412 |
† 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) | 7 | $219–$342† | $263† | $6,287 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $354–$944†‡ | $531†‡ | $5,278† |
† 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 | $59,412 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $35,858 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $6,287 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $5,278† |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $907‡ |
† 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 Seewald worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Seewald work is $449. The median Richard Seewald print sells for $243 across 35 lots. The median Richard Seewald work on paper sells for $433 across 24 lots. The median Richard Seewald painting sells for $10,959 across 13 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Richard Seewald prints typically sell for $174–$413 (the middle half of 28 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 Seewald print?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Seewald print is $243. 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 Seewald's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Seewald print is $1,000.
What is the average price of a Richard Seewald work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Seewald work on paper is $433. 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 Seewald's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Seewald work on paper is $6,287.
What is the average price of a Richard Seewald painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Seewald painting is $10,959. 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 Seewald's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Seewald painting is $59,412.
What is the average price of a small Richard Seewald print?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Seewald print (small (under 50 cm)) is $238, 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 medium Richard Seewald work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Seewald work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $531, 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 Seewald's auction record?
Richard Seewald's auction record is $59,412, set in 2009.
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