James Louis Steg (1922–2001)
James Louis Steg is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by James Louis Steg sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View James Louis Steg on OpeningBid →What is a James Louis Steg work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Louis Steg work is $500.
The median James Louis Steg print sells for $390 across 3 lots.
The median James Louis Steg work on paper sells for $481 across 2 lots.
The median James Louis Steg sculpture sells for $2,600 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $390† | $500† | 27.3% | 2026-04-24 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,200† | $1,200† | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $481 | $610 | 66.7% | 2019-01-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,600† | $2,600† | — | 2021-04-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
James Louis Steg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $390 with 27.3% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,200, record $1,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,200 (buyer's premium not included). A typical James Louis Steg painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,600† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $390† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $352 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a James Louis Steg worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Louis Steg work is $500. The median James Louis Steg print sells for $390 across 3 lots. The median James Louis Steg work on paper sells for $481 across 2 lots. The median James Louis Steg sculpture sells for $2,600 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a James Louis Steg print?
Based on 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a James Louis Steg print is $390. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is James Louis Steg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a James Louis Steg print is $500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is James Louis Steg's auction record?
James Louis Steg's auction record is $2,600, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,600 (buyer's premium not included).
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