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# Wilhelm Richter (1824–1892)

Wilhelm Richter is an Austrian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $873. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Wilhelm Richter is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,961; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Wilhelm Richter work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Richter work is $873.

The median Wilhelm Richter work on paper sells for $2,469 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,469‡ | $2,469‡ | 50% | 2017-05-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,469‡ |

‡ 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 Wilhelm Richter worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Richter work is $873. The median Wilhelm Richter work on paper sells for $2,469 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Wilhelm Richter's auction record?

Wilhelm Richter's auction record is $21,406, set in 2022.

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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.