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# William Ritschel (1864–1949)

William Ritschel is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,250.

A work by William Ritschel sold in 2026 for $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 William Ritschel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a William Ritschel work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ritschel work is $6,250.

The median William Ritschel painting sells for $9,375 across 16 lots.

The median William Ritschel work on paper sells for $1,175 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $9,375 | $60,960 | 84.2% | 2026-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,175 | $3,450 | 75% | 2021-06-09 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,045–$8,125 | $6,250 | $12,650 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,875–$28,750 | $16,000 | $60,960 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $60,960 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $60,480 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $3,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,175 |

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 William Ritschel worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Ritschel work is $6,250. The median William Ritschel painting sells for $9,375 across 16 lots. The median William Ritschel work on paper sells for $1,175 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Ritschel painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Ritschel painting is $9,375.

### What is William Ritschel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Ritschel painting is $60,960.

### What is William Ritschel's auction record?

William Ritschel's auction record is $60,960, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.