Richard Ziegler (1891–1992)
Richard Ziegler is a German artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,043. 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 Ziegler sold in 2024 for $7,123, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ziegler work is $2,043.
The median Richard Ziegler work on paper sells for $2,058 across 20 lots.
The median Richard Ziegler painting sells for $11,946 across 11 lots.
The median Richard Ziegler print sells for $1,060 across 3 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 | 6 | $1,060‡ | $1,100 | 50% | 2022-07-13 |
| Paintings | 19 | $11,946 | $808,006 | 57.9% | 2021-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $2,058†‡ | $9,860 | 52.6% | 2024-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $70,356 | $808,006 | — | 2019-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richard Ziegler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,060 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $11,946, record $808,006. A typical Richard Ziegler painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $70,356.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $6,726–$18,348 | $11,946 | $808,006 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $806–$4,033†‡ | $2,074†‡ | $9,860 |
† 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 | 2010 | $808,006 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $70,356 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $9,860 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7,747 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $1,100 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,060‡ |
‡ 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 Ziegler worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Ziegler work is $2,043. The median Richard Ziegler work on paper sells for $2,058 across 20 lots. The median Richard Ziegler painting sells for $11,946 across 11 lots. The median Richard Ziegler print sells for $1,060 across 3 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 Ziegler work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Ziegler work on paper is $2,058. 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 Ziegler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Ziegler work on paper is $9,860.
What is the average price of a Richard Ziegler painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Ziegler painting is $11,946.
What is Richard Ziegler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Ziegler painting is $808,006.
What is the average price of a small Richard Ziegler work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Richard Ziegler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,074, 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 Ziegler's auction record?
Richard Ziegler's auction record is $808,006, set in 2010.
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