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# Thomas Riess (b. 1970)

Thomas Riess is an Austrian artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $4,297. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Thomas Riess sold in 2021 for $9,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Thomas Riess work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Riess work is $4,297.

The median Thomas Riess painting sells for $6,767 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $6,767 | $9,774 | — | 2021-07-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $9,774 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $3,759 |

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 Thomas Riess worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Thomas Riess work is $4,297. The median Thomas Riess painting sells for $6,767 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Thomas Riess's auction record?

Thomas Riess's auction record is $9,774, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Thomas Riess auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/thomas-riess (updated 2026-11-01).

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.