Hedda Sterne (1910–2011)
What is Hedda Sterne’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Hedda Sterne at 6 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,672 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,981–$9,313, n=16). The auction record is $818,000 for Road #7 (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Road #7, 1956 | Oil paint | $818,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | New York VIII, 1955 | Oil and spray paint on canvas | $504,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil, pastel and graphite on canvas), 1983 | Graphite | $352,800 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Further I, 1985 | Graphite | $279,400 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic and pastel on canvas), 1983 | Acrylic paint | $214,200 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Vertical Horizontal No. 15, 1962 | Oil paint | $214,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled #2, 1988 | Oil, pastel and graphite on canvas | $163,800 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 8 | Vertical Horizon #3, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $100,800 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1910 | Oil on canvas | $100,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled #1, 1988 | Oil, pastel and graphite on canvas | $81,900 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $81,900 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $5,710 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $52,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $3,795 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Hedda Sterne is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $17,640.
A work by Hedda Sterne sold in 2025 for $53,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hedda Sterne on OpeningBid →What is a Hedda Sterne work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hedda Sterne work is $17,640.
The median Hedda Sterne painting sells for $100,000 across 18 lots.
The median Hedda Sterne work on paper sells for $5,100 across 18 lots.
The median Hedda Sterne print sells for $2,142 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $2,142 | $3,000 | 75% | 2025-10-23 |
| Paintings | 21 | $100,000 | $818,000 | 85.7% | 2026-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $5,100 | $81,900 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $214,200 | $818,000 | — | 2023-11-13 |
Hedda Sterne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,142 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $100,000, record $818,000. A typical Hedda Sterne painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $214,200.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $13,900–$132,300 | $81,900 | $504,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,932–$5,090 | $3,795 | $10,795 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $24,272–$53,130 | $48,125 | $81,900 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $818,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $504,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $81,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $53,340 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,142 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hedda Sterne worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hedda Sterne work is $17,640. The median Hedda Sterne painting sells for $100,000 across 18 lots. The median Hedda Sterne work on paper sells for $5,100 across 18 lots. The median Hedda Sterne print sells for $2,142 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a Hedda Sterne painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hedda Sterne painting is $100,000.
What is Hedda Sterne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hedda Sterne painting is $818,000.
What is the average price of a Hedda Sterne work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hedda Sterne work on paper is $5,100.
What is Hedda Sterne's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hedda Sterne work on paper is $81,900.
What is the average price of a small Hedda Sterne work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hedda Sterne work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Hedda Sterne painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hedda Sterne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $81,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Hedda Sterne's auction record?
Hedda Sterne's auction record is $818,000, set in 2023.
See the full Hedda Sterne record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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