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# Rupprecht Geiger (1908–2009)

## What is Rupprecht Geiger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 543 auction results for Rupprecht Geiger at 25 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30,486 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,035–$70,965, n=16). The auction record is $264,858 for OE 275 (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OE 275 | Oil on canvas | $264,858 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | OE 306/59 (Rot-Blau), 1959 | Oil on canvas | $223,088 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | 377/62, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $211,560 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | 318/61 | Oil on canvas | $203,267 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | OE 250a (2 x Blau vor Rot), 1957 | Oil on canvas | $193,343 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | 346⁄61 (Blaue Komposition), 1961 | Oil paint | $192,502 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | 351/60, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $184,779 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | 464/67, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $176,141 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | 727/78 (Farbraum, Geist und Materie), 1978 | Acrylic on canvas | $151,588 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | 413/65, 1965 | Öl auf Leinwand | $143,866 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 101 | $61,645 |
| Other | 18 | $7,300 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $6,534 |
| Prints | 106 | $1,199 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $77,489 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 155 | $9,450 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $2,395 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 543 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rupprecht Geiger is a German artist with 638 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,679. 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 Rupprecht Geiger is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,385; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rupprecht Geiger work worth?

Across 542 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rupprecht Geiger work is $1,679.

The median Rupprecht Geiger print sells for $1,049 across 301 lots.

The median Rupprecht Geiger painting sells for $58,674 across 111 lots.

The median Rupprecht Geiger work on paper sells for $6,165 across 22 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Rupprecht Geiger prints typically sell for $701–$1,866 (the middle half of 163 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Rupprecht Geiger prints typically sell for $483–$1,951 (the middle half of 130 sold 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 | 339 | $1,049†‡ | $29,141 | 88.8% | 2026-07-11 |
| Paintings | 128 | $58,674‡ | $223,088 | 86.7% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $6,165‡ | $15,367 | 81.5% | 2025-06-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,153‡ | $2,768 | 66.7% | 2013-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $110,197‡ | $264,858 | — | 2025-06-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Rupprecht Geiger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (339 lots) median $1,049 with 88.8% sell-through. Paintings (128 lots) median $58,674, record $223,088. A typical Rupprecht Geiger painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $110,197.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 130 | $483–$1,951†‡ | $1,024†‡ | $14,606 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 163 | $701–$1,866†‡ | $1,108†‡ | $29,141 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 85 | $39,596–$81,860‡ | $53,253‡ | $223,088 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $65,574–$95,647‡ | $85,531‡ | $203,267 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $4,907–$7,277‡ | $6,276‡ | $15,367 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $223,088 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $211,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $27,516 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $25,682 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $15,367 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $10,246 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $1,538‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Rupprecht Geiger worth?

Across 542 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rupprecht Geiger work is $1,679. The median Rupprecht Geiger print sells for $1,049 across 301 lots. The median Rupprecht Geiger painting sells for $58,674 across 111 lots. The median Rupprecht Geiger work on paper sells for $6,165 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rupprecht Geiger prints typically sell for $701–$1,866 (the middle half of 163 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Rupprecht Geiger prints typically sell for $483–$1,951 (the middle half of 130 sold 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 Rupprecht Geiger print?

Based on 301 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rupprecht Geiger print is $1,049. 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 Rupprecht Geiger's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rupprecht Geiger print is $29,141.

### What is the average price of a Rupprecht Geiger painting?

Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rupprecht Geiger painting is $58,674. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rupprecht Geiger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rupprecht Geiger painting is $223,088.

### What is the average price of a Rupprecht Geiger work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rupprecht Geiger work on paper is $6,165. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rupprecht Geiger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rupprecht Geiger work on paper is $15,367.

### What is the average price of a medium Rupprecht Geiger print?

Based on 163 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rupprecht Geiger print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,108, 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 small Rupprecht Geiger print?

Based on 130 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rupprecht Geiger print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,024, 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 Rupprecht Geiger's auction record?

Rupprecht Geiger's auction record is $264,858, set in 2008.

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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, “Rupprecht Geiger auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rupprecht-geiger (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.