Raphael Ritz (1829–1894)
Raphael Ritz is a Swiss artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $15,188. 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 Raphael Ritz sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $15,381 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Raphael Ritz on OpeningBid →What is a Raphael Ritz work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael Ritz work is $15,188.
The median Raphael Ritz painting sells for $19,761 across 33 lots.
The median Raphael Ritz work on paper sells for $988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $19,761†‡ | $70,288‡ | 84.6% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $988† | $1,140† | — | 2005-11-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $6,248–$25,723†‡ | $13,141†‡ | $38,789† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $15,188–$40,098†‡ | $22,492†‡ | $70,288‡ |
† 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 | 2008 | $70,288‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $48,952‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,140† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $988† |
† 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 Raphael Ritz worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Raphael Ritz work is $15,188. The median Raphael Ritz painting sells for $19,761 across 33 lots. The median Raphael Ritz work on paper sells for $988 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 Raphael Ritz painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Raphael Ritz painting is $19,761. 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 Raphael Ritz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Raphael Ritz painting is $70,288. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Raphael Ritz painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Raphael Ritz painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,141, 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 Raphael Ritz painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Raphael Ritz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,492, 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 Raphael Ritz's auction record?
Raphael Ritz's auction record is $70,288, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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