> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rinke-klaus · updated 2026-11-02

# Klaus Rinke (b. 1939)

## What is Klaus Rinke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Klaus Rinke at 2 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,772 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,125–$1,775, n=5). The auction record is $2,535 for The Key Figure with 'Urmutter' (2026, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Key Figure with 'Urmutter', 1984 | Öl auf Leinen | $2,535 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | The Temple of Virginity, 1985 | Mischtechnik auf Bütten | $1,775 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | Zeitpunktueller Standortwechsel, 1972 | C-Print | $1,772 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | chalkes Virgin. die gekälkte Jungfrau, 1985 | Mischtechnik auf Bütten | $1,125 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Ohne Titel (Grafit und Farbkreide auf Velin), 1980 | Grafit und Farbkreide auf Velin | $358 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Oct 2026 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Klaus Rinke is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,449. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Klaus Rinke sold in 2026 for $1,775, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Klaus Rinke work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klaus Rinke work is $1,449.

The median Klaus Rinke photograph sells for $1,772 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 2 | $1,772 | $1,772 | 50% | 2026-10-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $1,772 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Klaus Rinke worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klaus Rinke work is $1,449. The median Klaus Rinke photograph sells for $1,772 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Klaus Rinke's auction record?

Klaus Rinke's auction record is $2,535, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Klaus Rinke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rinke-klaus (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.