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# Erich Steininger (1939–2015)

## What is Erich Steininger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 22 auction results for Erich Steininger at 2 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $232 including buyer’s premium (middle half $142–$482, n=7). The auction record is $696 for View of village (2026, Widder Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | View of village, 1989 | Pencil/paper | $696 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ERICH STEININGER*, 1986 | Jeweils Holzschnitt/Papier 34,9 x 29,8 cm | $633 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Dickicht - XVIII, Radierung und Vernis mou in Farbe auf Velin, 1992 | RAdierung | $332 | Dorotheum | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Control cross, 1979 | Woodcut/paper | $232 | Widder Auktionen | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Strong woman, 1972 | Holzschnitt/Papier 39,7 x 45,5 cm | $170 | Widder Auktionen | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Dialogue, 1983 | Holzschnitt/Papier 58,5 x 47 cm | $114 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Variables XXVIII, 1992 | Kaltnadelradierung/Papier 29,9 x 19,9 cm | $81 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $201 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 22 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erich Steininger is an Austrian artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $201. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Erich Steininger is recorded as sold in 2026 for $268; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erich Steininger work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Steininger work is $201.

The median Erich Steininger print sells for $173 across 4 lots.

The median Erich Steininger work on paper sells for $696 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $173 | $633 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $696 | $696 | — | 2026-03-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $696 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $633 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $232 |

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 Erich Steininger worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erich Steininger work is $201. The median Erich Steininger print sells for $173 across 4 lots. The median Erich Steininger work on paper sells for $696 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Erich Steininger's auction record?

Erich Steininger's auction record is $865, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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