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# Erwin Starker (1872–1938)

Erwin Starker is an artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,100. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Erwin Starker is recorded as sold in 2005 for $2,177; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erwin Starker work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erwin Starker work is $1,100.

The median Erwin Starker painting sells for $1,345 across 16 lots.

The median Erwin Starker work on paper sells for $900 across 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $1,345‡ | $4,800‡ | 43.2% | 2023-04-20 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $900‡ | $2,800‡ | 44% | 2007-10-11 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $760–$2,350‡ | $1,599‡ | $4,800‡ |

‡ 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) | 6 | $688–$900‡ | $850‡ | $1,100‡ |

‡ 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 | 1994 | $4,800‡ |
| Paintings | 1993 | $3,800‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $2,800‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $2,000‡ |

‡ 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 Erwin Starker worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erwin Starker work is $1,100. The median Erwin Starker painting sells for $1,345 across 16 lots. The median Erwin Starker work on paper sells for $900 across 11 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Erwin Starker painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erwin Starker painting is $1,345. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Erwin Starker's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erwin Starker painting is $4,800. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Erwin Starker work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erwin Starker work on paper is $900. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Erwin Starker's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erwin Starker work on paper is $2,800. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Erwin Starker painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erwin Starker painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,599, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Erwin Starker's auction record?

Erwin Starker's auction record is $4,800, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erwin Starker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erwin-starker (updated 2026-11-01).

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.