Richard Strauss (1864–1949)
What is Richard Strauss’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Richard Strauss at 3 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,164 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,109–$27,491, n=5). The auction record is $51,711 for Nun hält Frau Minne Liebeswacht (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nun hält Frau Minne Liebeswacht, 1898 | Manuscript | $51,711 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Autograph music manuscript, section of short-score draft for Capriccio, Op. 85, 1864 | , the parts for voice starting mid-sentence with the Count’s ‘göttliche Clairon!’ (one bar before rehearsal no 49) and ending with Olivier’s ‘…ein schönes Sonett zufliegen’ (three bars before rehearsal no 54). Autograph additions and cancellations in pencil | $20,000 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Large photographic portrait, 1936 | Photograph | $10,562 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Panathenäenzug, 1926 | Autograph sketchleaf | $10,562 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Panathenäenzug, 1926 | Autograph sketchleaf | $9,164 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Autograph letter to Eugen Antosch, 1948 | Manuscript | $7,809 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Till Eulenspiegel | Photograph | $7,809 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | . Collection of eight autograph letters signed, including to Eugen Antosch, Henri Hinrichsen, and Hermine Bosetti, 1887-1948, 1887-1948 | Manuscript | $6,109 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autograph sketch book for Die ägyptische Helena, Act II, and the Parergon zur Sinfonia Domestica, op.73 | Book | $27,491 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Autograph sketch book for Die ägyptische Helena, Act II, and the Parergon zur Sinfonia Domestica, op.73 | Book | $10,562 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $10,562 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Strauss is a German artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $8,486.
A work by Richard Strauss sold in 2025 for $51,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Strauss on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Strauss work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Strauss work is $8,486.
The median Richard Strauss photograph sells for $5,872 across 4 lots.
The median Richard Strauss work on paper sells for $12,291 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $12,291 | $20,000 | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Photography | 4 | $5,872 | $10,562 | — | 2023-12-12 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Photography | 2023 | $10,562 |
| Photography | 2022 | $7,809 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,582 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Strauss worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Strauss work is $8,486. The median Richard Strauss photograph sells for $5,872 across 4 lots. The median Richard Strauss work on paper sells for $12,291 across 2 lots.
What is Richard Strauss's auction record?
Richard Strauss's auction record is $51,711, set in 2025.
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