> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-steiner · updated 2026-11-01

# Michael Steiner (b. 1945)

Michael Steiner is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,322. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Michael Steiner sold in 2025 for $2,833, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Michael Steiner work worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Steiner work is $1,322.

The median Michael Steiner sculpture sells for $4,347 across 14 lots.

The median Michael Steiner print sells for $215 across 4 lots.

The median Michael Steiner work on paper sells for $330 across 2 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 | 6 | $215 | $262 | 66.7% | 2023-11-16 |
| Paintings | 1 | $500† | $500† | — | 2022-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $330 | $500 | 66.7% | 2023-10-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $4,347† | $6,875 | 93.3% | 2025-03-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,875 | $7,500 | — | 2021-07-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Michael Steiner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $215 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $500, record $500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Michael Steiner painting sells for around 2.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,875.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,270–$6,250 | $4,445 | $6,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $6,875 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $500† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $262 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $238 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $160 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Michael Steiner worth?

Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Steiner work is $1,322. The median Michael Steiner sculpture sells for $4,347 across 14 lots. The median Michael Steiner print sells for $215 across 4 lots. The median Michael Steiner work on paper sells for $330 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Michael Steiner sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Steiner sculpture is $4,347. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michael Steiner's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Steiner sculpture is $6,875.

### What is Michael Steiner's auction record?

Michael Steiner's auction record is $7,500, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Michael Steiner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-steiner (updated 2026-11-01).

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.