> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/heinrich-steiner · updated 2026-11-03

# Heinrich (1911–2009)

Heinrich is a German artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $1,331. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Heinrich sold in 2026 for $2,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Heinrich work worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich work is $1,331.

The median Heinrich painting sells for $4,768 across 18 lots.

The median Heinrich work on paper sells for $1,264 across 12 lots.

The median Heinrich print sells for $956 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 | 3 | $956 | $975 | 66.7% | 2023-03-09 |
| Paintings | 24 | $4,768‡ | $9,237 | 75% | 2020-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,264‡ | $3,457 | 80% | 2020-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,325 | $9,237 | — | 2020-12-09 |

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

Heinrich's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $956 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $4,768, record $9,237. A typical Heinrich painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,325.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,270–$6,957‡ | $4,996‡ | $9,237 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,146–$1,479‡ | $1,264‡ | $3,457 |

‡ 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 | 2016 | $9,237 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $8,325 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $3,457 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,331 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $975 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $937 |

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 Heinrich worth?

Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Heinrich work is $1,331. The median Heinrich painting sells for $4,768 across 18 lots. The median Heinrich work on paper sells for $1,264 across 12 lots. The median Heinrich print sells for $956 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Heinrich painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich painting is $4,768. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Heinrich's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich painting is $9,237.

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

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Heinrich work on paper is $1,264. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Heinrich's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Heinrich work on paper is $3,457.

### What is the average price of a medium Heinrich painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heinrich painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,996, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Heinrich work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Heinrich work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Heinrich's auction record?

Heinrich's auction record is $9,237, set in 2016.

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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, “Heinrich auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/heinrich-steiner (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.