Richard Biringer was a Frankfurt draftsman, painter, medalist and sculptor.
After elementary school, Biringer began an apprenticeship as a metalworker. In 1896 he began training at the arts and crafts school in Frankfurt and then worked as an ornamental draftsman from 1900 to 1902. Between 1902 and 1905 Biringer then studied at the Städel Art Institute. He then continued his studies with Hermann Groeber in Munich, where he remained until 1910. After two more years of studying in Karlsruhe, Biringer returned to Höchst in 1912 and founded his own studio in neighboring Frankfurt.

Biringer became depressed due to his experiences in the First World War. The early death of his wife Lina Biringer, née Neuser, in January 1921 increased his depression. He largely withdrew from social life. Nevertheless, he sought artistic inspiration during study visits to Italy, Tyrol, Switzerland and France.

The beginning of World War II plunged Biringer into depression again, as can be seen from his correspondence with friends. In 1943 he suffered his first stroke, which severely weakened his health. Biringer died a few days after a second stroke in October 1947. He was buried in the Kurmainz cemetery in Höchst.