Karl Stirner (1882–1943)
Karl Stirner is an artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $990. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Karl Stirner is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,180; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Stirner work is $990.
The median Karl Stirner painting sells for $1,792 across 21 lots.
The median Karl Stirner work on paper sells for $757 across 16 lots.
The median Karl Stirner print sells for $367 across 8 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 | 12 | $367‡ | $864‡ | 66.7% | 2012-06-27 |
| Paintings | 27 | $1,792‡ | $11,000‡ | 77.8% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $757‡ | $3,845‡ | 76.2% | 2025-07-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $80‡ | $80‡ | — | 2010-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,500‡ | $11,000‡ | — | 2003-09-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Karl Stirner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $367 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $1,792, record $11,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Karl Stirner painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $143–$345‡ | $186‡ | $864‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $990–$2,672‡ | $1,673‡ | $11,000‡ |
‡ 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) | 13 | $524–$3,263‡ | $874‡ | $3,845‡ |
‡ 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 | $11,000‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $8,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $3,845‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,777‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $864‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $657‡ |
| Photography | 2010 | $80‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Karl Stirner worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Stirner work is $990. The median Karl Stirner painting sells for $1,792 across 21 lots. The median Karl Stirner work on paper sells for $757 across 16 lots. The median Karl Stirner print sells for $367 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Karl Stirner painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Stirner painting is $1,792. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Stirner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Stirner painting is $11,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Karl Stirner work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Stirner work on paper is $757. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Stirner's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Stirner work on paper is $3,845. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Karl Stirner print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Stirner print is $367. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Stirner's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Stirner print is $864. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Karl Stirner painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Stirner painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,673, 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 small Karl Stirner work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Stirner work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Karl Stirner's auction record?
Karl Stirner's auction record is $11,000, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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