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# Anton Stankowski (1906–1998)

Anton Stankowski is a German artist with 246 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $740. 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 Anton Stankowski sold in 2026 for $5,120, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Anton Stankowski work worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anton Stankowski work is $740.

The median Anton Stankowski print sells for $305 across 60 lots.

The median Anton Stankowski photograph sells for $1,512 across 47 lots.

The median Anton Stankowski painting sells for $7,727 across 30 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Anton Stankowski photographs typically sell for $865–$2,678 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Anton Stankowski prints typically sell for $177–$566 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 | 76 | $305†‡ | $3,250 | 78.9% | 2026-07-01 |
| Paintings | 34 | $7,727†‡ | $35,694 | 88.2% | 2024-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $1,120‡ | $16,798‡ | 86.2% | 2024-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,908‡ | $5,917 | — | 2020-12-10 |
| Photography | 74 | $1,512‡ | $7,663 | 63.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $17,559‡ | $35,694 | — | 2023-07-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Anton Stankowski's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (76 lots) median $305 with 78.9% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $7,727, record $35,694. A typical Anton Stankowski painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $17,559.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $193–$480†‡ | $282†‡ | $748‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $177–$566†‡ | $261†‡ | $3,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $482–$6,092‡ | $770‡ | $12,447 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,871–$13,228†‡ | $9,682†‡ | $18,319 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $16,145–$19,230‡ | $18,779‡ | $35,694 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $434–$1,417‡ | $1,041‡ | $3,099 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $865–$2,678‡ | $1,518‡ | $7,663 |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $35,694 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $19,230 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $16,798‡ |
| Photography | 2017 | $7,663 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,600‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $5,532 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $4,908‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,250 |

‡ 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 Anton Stankowski worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Anton Stankowski work is $740. The median Anton Stankowski print sells for $305 across 60 lots. The median Anton Stankowski photograph sells for $1,512 across 47 lots. The median Anton Stankowski painting sells for $7,727 across 30 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Anton Stankowski photographs typically sell for $865–$2,678 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Anton Stankowski prints typically sell for $177–$566 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 Anton Stankowski print?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anton Stankowski print is $305. 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 Anton Stankowski's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anton Stankowski print is $3,250.

### What is the average price of a Anton Stankowski photograph?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anton Stankowski photograph is $1,512. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Anton Stankowski's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anton Stankowski photograph is $7,663.

### What is the average price of a Anton Stankowski painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Anton Stankowski painting is $7,727. 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 Anton Stankowski's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Anton Stankowski painting is $35,694.

### What is the average price of a small Anton Stankowski photograph?

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Anton Stankowski photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,518, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Anton Stankowski print?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Anton Stankowski print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $261, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Anton Stankowski's auction record?

Anton Stankowski's auction record is $35,694, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Anton Stankowski auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/anton-stankowski (updated 2026-11-03).

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.
