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Arnulf Rainer Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1929–2025

Arnulf Rainer oil paintings have appeared at auction 113 times in ArtSell’s records between 2003 and 2026; 112 sold, a sell-through rate of 99%. The median price realised is $50.2kSign up free to see across 112 priced sales; the middle half sold for $22.5kSign up free to see–$92.2kSign up free to see. Schwarze Übermalung auf Braun holds the top price on file: $903kSign up free to see at Ketterer Kunst (December 2020). The houses with the most results are Ketterer Kunst (38), Grisebach (28) and im Kinsky (28).

€745,000≈ $903,462≈ £687,566Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumSchwarze Übermalung auf BraunKetterer Kunst113auction results2003–2026years recorded99%sold$50.2kSign up free to seemedian price

Arnulf Rainer oil paintings: key figures

Auction results
113
Sold rate
99%
Active at auction
2003–2026
Median price
$50.2kSign up free to see
Record price
$903kSign up free to see Schwarze Übermalung auf Braun, Ketterer Kunst, Dec 2020
MediumPriced salesTypical rangeMedian
Paintings104$23.7k–$95.4kSign up free to see$51.2kSign up free to see
Works on Paper8$18.7k–$38.4kSign up free to see$29kSign up free to see

Top auction houses: Ketterer Kunst (38), Grisebach (28), im Kinsky (28)

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  1. Kreuz + Engel (from the series: Face Farces) by Arnulf Rainer, Around 1972, Photoübermalung: oil and oil pastel on black and white photograp, sold Jun 2019
    Kreuz + Engel (from the series: Face Farces), Around 1972
    Oil
    h. 59.5 x 49.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 875
    €22,320≈ $24,889≈ £19,796Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Untitled by Arnulf Rainer, 1994/95, oil on cardboard on wood plate; framed, sold Dec 2018
    Untitled, 1994/95
    Oil · Panel
    61 x 50,5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0706
    €33,000≈ $37,485≈ £29,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  3. Beethoven, Wagner, Mozart, Strauss, Schubert, Hayden, Bruckner, Bach by Arnulf Rainer, oil chalk on Ultraphan; framed, sold Dec 2018
    Beethoven, Wagner, Mozart, Strauss, Schubert, Hayden, Bruckner, Bach
    Oil
    36 x 51,5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0702
    €13,200≈ $14,994≈ £11,757Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–15,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  4. EINGESPONNEN by Arnulf Rainer, 1972, Ölkreide und Öl auf Fotopapier, sold Nov 2018
    EINGESPONNEN, 1972
    Oil
    59,2 × 47,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 822
    €32,500≈ $36,917≈ £28,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
  5. Fingermalerei by Arnulf Rainer, 1974, Öl auf Karton, sold Nov 2018
    Fingermalerei, 1974
    Oil
    50,8 × 73 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 812
    €45,000≈ $51,116≈ £40,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  6. DAS ANDERE UFER by Arnulf Rainer, Tusche und Öl auf Fotopapier, sold Nov 2018
    DAS ANDERE UFER
    Oil
    59,5 × 50 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 823
    €45,000≈ $51,116≈ £40,081Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–24,000View at Grisebach ↗
  7. Ohne Titel by Arnulf Rainer, 1967, oil and oilstick on card laid on aluminium, sold Oct 2018
    Ohne Titel, 1967
    Oil · Board
    28.3 x 20 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    £13,750≈ $17,854≈ €15,523Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Ohne Titel by Arnulf Rainer, 1961, oil and oilstick on card laid on aluminium, sold Oct 2018
    Ohne Titel, 1961
    Oil · Board
    27 x 20.2 cm (10 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 134
    £15,000≈ $19,478≈ €16,934Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Brücke by Arnulf Rainer, 1951, oil on paper on canvas; framed, sold Jun 2018
    Brücke, 1951
    Oil · Canvas
    158 x 123 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0830
    €288,500≈ $334,025≈ £253,530Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €150,000–300,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  10. ç by Arnulf Rainer, 1961, Mischtechnik, Öl und Kreide auf Leinwand, sold Jun 2018
    ç, 1961
    Oil
    51 × 71 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 705
    €87,500≈ $102,104≈ £76,718Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗
  11. Ohne Titel (Schwarze Übermalung auf Braun) by Arnulf Rainer, 1959, Öl und Mischtechnik auf Leinwand, sold Jun 2018
    Ohne Titel (Schwarze Übermalung auf Braun), 1959
    Oil
    39,5 × 25,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 707
    €108,750≈ $126,900≈ £95,349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  12. Vier Hände, zwei Füße by Arnulf Rainer, 1978, Oil, sold Dec 2017
    Vier Hände, zwei Füße, 1978
    Oil
    51 x 73 cm (20 x 28.7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 863
    €40,000≈ $46,968≈ £35,009Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €28,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  13. Wut mit Glut by Arnulf Rainer, 1958, Öl auf Leinwand, sold Dec 2017
    Wut mit Glut, 1958
    Oil
    73,5 × 56 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 701
    €150,000≈ $178,275≈ £132,173Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗
  14. III. Roma by Arnulf Rainer, 1958, Öl auf Leinwand, sold Dec 2017
    III. Roma, 1958
    Oil
    70 × 50 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 702
    €206,250≈ $245,128≈ £181,738Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗
  15. Comet gets lost by Arnulf Rainer, 1982, oil, oil pastel on cardboard; framed, sold Jun 2017
    Comet gets lost, 1982
    Oil · Board
    73 × 51 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0828
    €34,320≈ $38,257≈ £30,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–50,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  16. Wein-Kreuz Entwurf by Arnulf Rainer, 1955-57, oil/tempera on canvas (canvas roller blind) with original frame, sold Jan 2016
    Wein-Kreuz Entwurf, 1955-57
    Oil · Canvas
    61 × 34 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0418
    €26,400≈ $28,610≈ £20,090Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–40,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  17. Zudeckung by Arnulf Rainer, 1958, Öl und Tusche auf Shirting, sold Nov 2015
    Zudeckung, 1958
    Oil
    19,5 × 14,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 936
    €48,750≈ $51,578≈ £34,266Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  18. Atomisation by Arnulf Rainer, 1951, oil on panel, sold Nov 2015
    Atomisation, 1951
    Oil · Panel
    54.5 × 36.5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0892
    €197,000≈ $209,056≈ £138,448Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €100,000–200,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  19. Wotruba Übermalung by Arnulf Rainer, 1965, oil chalk and graphite on paper, sold Oct 2015
    Wotruba Übermalung, 1965
    Oil · Paper
    41.7 × 41 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0439
    €19,800≈ $22,224≈ £14,650Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–30,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  20. Gekämmte by Arnulf Rainer, 1962, Öl und Ölkreide auf Leinwand, mit Karton hinterspannt, sold Jun 2015
    Gekämmte, 1962
    Oil
    51 × 66 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 334
    €85,000≈ $96,195≈ £62,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗
  21. Kinn und Nase - im Whiskyrausch by Arnulf Rainer, 1966, Oil crayon, sold Dec 2014
    Kinn und Nase - im Whiskyrausch, 1966
    Oil
    73 x 51 cm (28,7 x 20 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 812
    €21,250≈ $26,269≈ £16,747Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  22. 2 Mäntel by Arnulf Rainer, 1966, Oil on canvas, sold Dec 2014
    2 Mäntel, 1966
    Oil · Canvas
    49,5 x 35 cm (19,4 x 13,7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 829
    €27,500≈ $33,996≈ £21,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  23. Ohne Titel by Arnulf Rainer, Öl auf Leinwand, sold Nov 2014
    Ohne Titel
    Oil · Canvas
    38,6 x 25,3cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 363
    €24,510≈ $30,576≈ £19,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–View at Van Ham ↗
  24. Vertikalgestaltung by Arnulf Rainer, 1951, oil on sackcloth, sold Nov 2014
    Vertikalgestaltung, 1951
    Oil
    104 × 43 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0487
    €100,000≈ $124,750≈ £79,096HammerSign up free to seeView at im Kinsky ↗
  25. Untitled by Arnulf Rainer, oil on canvas, original framework, sold Nov 2014
    Untitled
    Oil · Canvas
    40 × 33.5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0468
    €22,440≈ $27,994≈ £17,749Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–30,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  26. (Zentrale) Kruzifikation by Arnulf Rainer, 1951, pencil and red oil crayon on paper, sold Oct 2014
    (Zentrale) Kruzifikation, 1951
    Oil · Paper
    30.8 × 39.8 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0217
    €26,400≈ $33,282≈ £20,698Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–30,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  27. Ohne Titel (Nest/Frau gewesen) by Arnulf Rainer, 1980-1983, Oil, sold Jun 2014
    Ohne Titel (Nest/Frau gewesen), 1980-1983
    Oil
    59,6 x 50,3 cm (23,4 x 19,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 579
    €12,500≈ $17,053≈ £10,135Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  28. Untitled (Übermalung) by Arnulf Rainer, Oil and wax crayons on card, sold May 2014
    Untitled (Übermalung)
    Oil · Board
    17.7 x 13.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 814
    €6,710≈ $9,130≈ £5,456Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  29. Finger painting by Arnulf Rainer, 1982/83, oil on cardboard, sold Mar 2014
    Finger painting, 1982/83
    Oil · Board
    51 × 73 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0196
    €29,040≈ $40,043≈ £24,242Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €18,000–30,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  30. Ohne Titel by Arnulf Rainer, 1989, Oil crayon, sold Dec 2013
    Ohne Titel, 1989
    Oil
    65,3 x 50 cm (25,7 x 19,6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 832
    €10,625≈ $14,515≈ £8,880Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  31. Blondes Gift by Arnulf Rainer, 1963, Öl, Farbkreiden und Graphit auf Stoff, auf Pappe montiert, sold Nov 2013
    Blondes Gift, 1963
    Oil
    65,5 × 50,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 61
    €62,500≈ $84,950≈ £52,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗
  32. Geburt eines Künstlers unterm Berg by Arnulf Rainer, 1968, Oil, india ink and pencil on imprinted book page, sold Nov 2013
    Geburt eines Künstlers unterm Berg, 1968
    Oil
    28.5 x 22.3 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 790
    €4,880≈ $6,633≈ £4,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Lempertz ↗
  33. Crucifixion by Arnulf Rainer, 1951, pencil an red oil chalk on paper, sold Nov 2013
    Crucifixion, 1951
    Oil · Paper
    30.8 × 39.8 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0712
    €39,600≈ $53,646≈ £33,197Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–40,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  34. Proportionsstudie by Arnulf Rainer, 1953, oil on fiberboard, offered Nov 2013
    Proportionsstudie, 1953
    Oil · Board
    72 × 11.8 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 0701
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €25,000–50,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  35. Relief by Arnulf Rainer, 1979, Öl auf dünner Holzplatte auf Holz, sold May 2013
    Relief, 1979
    Oil
    80 × 60 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 803
    €37,820≈ $49,189≈ £32,285Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  36. Ohne Titel by Arnulf Rainer, 1983, Oil, sold Apr 2013
    Ohne Titel, 1983
    Oil
    61 x 50,5 cm (24 x 19,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 785
    €16,250≈ $21,312≈ £13,884Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  37. Landschaft by Arnulf Rainer, 1981, Oil, sold Dec 2012
    Landschaft, 1981
    Oil
    51 x 73 cm (20 x 28,7 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 273
    €41,480≈ $53,530≈ £33,437Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €28,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  38. Übermalung by Arnulf Rainer, 1960, Öl auf Leinwand. Im Künstlerrahmen, sold Nov 2012
    Übermalung, 1960
    Oil
    104,5 × 82,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 47
    €95,160≈ $123,651≈ £77,132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €70,000–90,000View at Grisebach ↗
  39. Lippen Mund by Arnulf Rainer, 1970, Oil, sold Oct 2012
    Lippen Mund, 1970
    Oil
    35,5 x 36,5 cm (13,9 x 14,3 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 832
    €6,500≈ $8,473≈ £5,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,500–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  40. Übermalung by Arnulf Rainer, 1957, Öl auf Hartfaser, sold May 2012
    Übermalung, 1957
    Oil
    45 × 74 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 43
    €79,300≈ $98,356≈ £63,431Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €60,000–80,000View at Grisebach ↗
  41. Ohne Titel by Arnulf Rainer, 1958, Öl auf Leinwand, sold Nov 2011
    Ohne Titel, 1958
    Oil
    26 × 39,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 58
    €51,240≈ $68,523≈ £44,098Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Grisebach ↗
  42. Zacken by Arnulf Rainer, 1969, Oil crayon, sold Jun 2010
    Zacken, 1969
    Oil
    59,7 x 49,5 cm (23,5 x 19,4 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 263
    €16,470≈ $19,973≈ £13,659Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  43. Der Bär in der Hölle by Arnulf Rainer, 1986, Ölkreide, Ölpastellkreide und Öl auf Hartfaser auf Holz, sold Jun 2010
    Der Bär in der Hölle, 1986
    Oil
    80 × 121 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 76
    €49,980≈ $60,276≈ £41,356Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–30,000View at Grisebach ↗
  44. Tausendwetter by Arnulf Rainer, 1967, Oil crayon, sold Apr 2010
    Tausendwetter, 1967
    Oil
    33,7 x 50,5 cm (13,2 x 19,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 945
    €4,636≈ $6,171≈ £4,021Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  45. Hann und Henn by Arnulf Rainer, 1967, Oil crayon, sold Apr 2010
    Hann und Henn, 1967
    Oil
    33,7 x 50 cm (13,2 x 19,6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 946
    €5,246≈ $6,983≈ £4,550Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  46. Ohne Titel by Arnulf Rainer, 1970, Oil, sold Dec 2009
    Ohne Titel, 1970
    Oil
    60,3 x 50 cm (23,7 x 19,6 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 367
    €14,640≈ $21,604≈ £13,252Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  47. From: Serie Animalia, Schlangen (Series Animalia, Snakes) by Arnulf Rainer, Oil on printed canvas on wood, sold Dec 2009
    From: Serie Animalia, Schlangen (Series Animalia, Snakes)
    Oil · Panel
    121 x 80 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 579
    €28,200≈ $42,492≈ £26,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–40,000View at Lempertz ↗
  48. Haartfitt by Arnulf Rainer, 1966, Öl, Farbkreiden, schwarze Kreide und Bleistift auf glattem Papier (Prägestempel: LEYKAM ZEICHEN), sold Jun 2009
    Haartfitt, 1966
    Oil
    62,8 × 43,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 271
    €17,255≈ $24,462≈ £15,170Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €9,000–12,000View at Grisebach ↗
  49. Sterne über Afrika (Stars over Africa) by Arnulf Rainer, 1982, Öl auf Karton, sold Nov 2008
    Sterne über Afrika (Stars over Africa), 1982
    Oil
    73,4 × 102,1 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 394
    €29,750≈ $37,863≈ £24,689Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €25,000–35,000View at Grisebach ↗
  50. Übermalung by Arnulf Rainer, 1961, Oil crayon, sold Dec 2007
    Übermalung, 1961
    Oil
    35,2 x 50,4 cm ( 13,8 x 19,8 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 411
    €12,000≈ $17,664≈ £8,669Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗

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