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# Bettina Steinke (1913–1999)

Bettina Steinke is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,592.

A work by Bettina Steinke sold in 2026 for $2,723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bettina Steinke work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettina Steinke work is $1,592.

The median Bettina Steinke painting sells for $1,547 across 7 lots.

The median Bettina Steinke print sells for $5,200 across 1 lots.

The median Bettina Steinke work on paper sells for $353 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 | — | 2021-06-24 |
| Paintings | 8 | $1,547 | $2,723 | 87.5% | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $353 | $353 | — | 2003-11-21 |

Bettina Steinke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $5,200. Paintings (8 lots) median $1,547, record $2,723.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $464–$2,202 | $1,030 | $2,723 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,200 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,723 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,420 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $353 |

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 Bettina Steinke worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettina Steinke work is $1,592. The median Bettina Steinke painting sells for $1,547 across 7 lots. The median Bettina Steinke print sells for $5,200 across 1 lots. The median Bettina Steinke work on paper sells for $353 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bettina Steinke's auction record?

Bettina Steinke's auction record is $16,380, set in 2010.

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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, “Bettina Steinke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bettina-steinke (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.