Richter (1888–1976)
Richter is a German artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,600. 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 Richter is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,736; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richter work is $1,600.
The median Richter print sells for $1,600 across 9 lots.
The median Richter painting sells for $218 across 5 lots.
The median Richter photograph sells for $1,700 across 2 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 | 12 | $1,600†‡ | $3,640 | 75% | 2026-04-21 |
| Paintings | 7 | $218†‡ | $5,485‡ | 71.4% | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,588 | $5,588 | — | 2025-10-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $873 | $1,500 | — | 2016-12-06 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,700 | $2,200 | — | 2004-11-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Richter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,600 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $218, record $5,485. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,588 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,485‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $3,640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $3,000 |
| Photography | 2004 | $2,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1,500 |
| Photography | 2002 | $1,200 |
† 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 Richter worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richter work is $1,600. The median Richter print sells for $1,600 across 9 lots. The median Richter painting sells for $218 across 5 lots. The median Richter photograph sells for $1,700 across 2 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 Richter print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richter print is $1,600. 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 Richter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richter print is $3,640.
What is Richter's auction record?
Richter's auction record is $5,588, set in 2025.
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