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# Ulrich Rückriem (b. 1938)

## What is Ulrich Rückriem’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Ulrich Rückriem at 16 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,150 including buyer’s premium (middle half $42,630–$59,055, n=7). The auction record is $185,000 for The Sleeping Giants (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sleeping Giants, 2008 | Dolomite stone wedges in 4 pairs and granite slab | $185,000 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Tempel, 1986 | Grau Broby granite, in seven parts | $136,776 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 3 | Vier Jahreszeiten, 1986 | Granit bleu de Vire (Normandie), gespalten, geschnitten, zur ursprünglichen Form wieder zusammengesetzt | $98,387 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Ohne Titel (Aalfanger Granit, gespalten), 1989 | Aalfanger Granit, gespalten | $96,151 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Ohne Titel (Syenit, gespalten, gesägt und partiell poliert), 1990 | Syenit, gespalten, gesägt und partiell poliert | $90,819 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (Block), 1991 | Finnischer Granit, gespalten | $79,597 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (blue french granite, in five parts), 1987 | Blue french granite, in five parts | $75,680 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled | Vire granite | $65,253 | Sotheby's | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (carved and cut red granite), 1986 | Printing ink | $60,960 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (dolomite and slate sculpture), 1988 | Dolomite and slate | $57,150 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 33 | $23,582 |
| Other | 8 | $15,742 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $4,564 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $33,880 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $10,072 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,105 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ulrich Rückriem is a German artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $10,453. 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 Ulrich Rückriem sold in 2026 for $37,260, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ulrich Rückriem work worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrich Rückriem work is $10,453.

The median Ulrich Rückriem sculpture sells for $19,664 across 38 lots.

The median Ulrich Rückriem work on paper sells for $1,675 across 10 lots.

The median Ulrich Rückriem print sells for $149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $149† | $531† | 60% | 2025-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,675† | $5,131 | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 42 | $19,664† | $185,000 | 90.5% | 2026-03-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $117,582 | $185,000 | — | 2025-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $501–$3,173† | $1,080† | $5,131 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $7,959–$22,440† | $12,109† | $57,150 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $23,582–$90,819 | $60,960 | $185,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $185,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $136,776 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $5,131 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,564 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $531† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $149† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ulrich Rückriem worth?

Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ulrich Rückriem work is $10,453. The median Ulrich Rückriem sculpture sells for $19,664 across 38 lots. The median Ulrich Rückriem work on paper sells for $1,675 across 10 lots. The median Ulrich Rückriem print sells for $149 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 Ulrich Rückriem sculpture?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ulrich Rückriem sculpture is $19,664. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ulrich Rückriem's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ulrich Rückriem sculpture is $185,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Ulrich Rückriem sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ulrich Rückriem sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,109, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Ulrich Rückriem sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ulrich Rückriem sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $60,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Ulrich Rückriem's auction record?

Ulrich Rückriem's auction record is $185,000, set in 2015.

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

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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.