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# Erwin Stolz (1896–1987)

## What is Erwin Stolz’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Erwin Stolz at 5 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $775 including buyer’s premium (middle half $519–$1,007, n=6). The auction record is $2,298 for Celestial figures (2017, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celestial figures | Ink | $2,298 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| 2 | Les Nornes | Crayon | $1,379 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| 3 | Argonauten, 1924 | Mischtechnik/Papier 43,5 x 26 cm | $1,265 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Young man with Swan | Indian ink and pencil/paper | $1,082 | Widder Auktionen | May 2023 |
| 5 | Sonntag | Mischtechnik/Papier 47 x 31 cm | $1,054 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Le destin, 1924 | Ink | $919 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| 7 | Notwendigkeit, 1900 | Ink | $919 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| 8 | Orpheus | Ink | $919 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | Young man in clearing | Indian ink/paper | $889 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | The king, 1932 | Gouache/Papier, 40,7 x 29,2 cm | $871 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $904 |
| Other | 5 | $864 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $871 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Erwin Stolz is an Austrian artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $864. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Erwin Stolz sold in 2024 for $864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erwin Stolz work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erwin Stolz work is $864.

The median Erwin Stolz work on paper sells for $868 across 22 lots.

The median Erwin Stolz painting sells for $592 across 4 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 | 4 | $592‡ | $1,813‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $868‡ | $2,332‡ | 73.3% | 2025-11-27 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $586–$885‡ | $697‡ | $1,136‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,332‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,298 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,813‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $720‡ |

‡ 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 Stolz worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erwin Stolz work is $864. The median Erwin Stolz work on paper sells for $868 across 22 lots. The median Erwin Stolz painting sells for $592 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erwin Stolz work on paper is $868. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erwin Stolz work on paper is $2,332. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erwin Stolz work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $697, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Erwin Stolz's auction record is $2,332, set in 2018. 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.

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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.