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# Niklaus Stöcklin (1896–1982)

Niklaus Stöcklin is a Swiss artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,797. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Niklaus Stöcklin is recorded as sold in 2025 for $25,078; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Niklaus Stöcklin work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niklaus Stöcklin work is $4,797.

The median Niklaus Stöcklin painting sells for $10,963 across 27 lots.

The median Niklaus Stöcklin print sells for $2,500 across 17 lots.

The median Niklaus Stöcklin work on paper sells for $1,044 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Niklaus Stöcklin paintings typically sell for $4,741–$13,743 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 23 | $2,500‡ | $9,375 | 73.9% | 2023-05-18 |
| Paintings | 38 | $10,963‡ | $30,093‡ | 71.1% | 2025-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,044‡ | $3,454‡ | 78.6% | 2024-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $25,078‡ | $30,093‡ | — | 2025-06-27 |

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

Niklaus Stöcklin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $2,500 with 73.9% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $10,963, record $30,093. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Niklaus Stöcklin painting sells for around 4.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $25,078.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $263–$332‡ | $285‡ | $431‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $2,500–$6,625‡ | $4,500‡ | $9,375 |

‡ 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) | 22 | $4,741–$13,743‡ | $10,205‡ | $30,093‡ |

‡ 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) | 11 | $795–$1,673‡ | $1,044‡ | $3,454‡ |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $30,093‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $25,078‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $9,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,454‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,207 |

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

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 Niklaus Stöcklin worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niklaus Stöcklin work is $4,797. The median Niklaus Stöcklin painting sells for $10,963 across 27 lots. The median Niklaus Stöcklin print sells for $2,500 across 17 lots. The median Niklaus Stöcklin work on paper sells for $1,044 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Niklaus Stöcklin paintings typically sell for $4,741–$13,743 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Niklaus Stöcklin painting?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niklaus Stöcklin painting is $10,963. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Niklaus Stöcklin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Niklaus Stöcklin painting is $30,093. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Niklaus Stöcklin print?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niklaus Stöcklin print is $2,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Niklaus Stöcklin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Niklaus Stöcklin print is $9,375.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niklaus Stöcklin work on paper is $1,044. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Niklaus Stöcklin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Niklaus Stöcklin work on paper is $3,454. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Niklaus Stöcklin painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Niklaus Stöcklin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,205, 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 large Niklaus Stöcklin print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Niklaus Stöcklin print (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Niklaus Stöcklin's auction record?

Niklaus Stöcklin's auction record is $30,093, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Niklaus Stöcklin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/niklaus-stocklin (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.
