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# Niklaus Stoecklin (1896–1982)

Niklaus Stoecklin is a Swiss artist with 294 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $994. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Niklaus Stoecklin sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $8,689 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Niklaus Stoecklin work worth?

Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niklaus Stoecklin work is $994.

The median Niklaus Stoecklin print sells for $268 across 117 lots.

The median Niklaus Stoecklin work on paper sells for $994 across 37 lots.

The median Niklaus Stoecklin painting sells for $9,313 across 31 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Niklaus Stoecklin prints typically sell for $451–$5,629 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Niklaus Stoecklin prints typically sell for $108–$225 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 | 151 | $268† | $17,250 | 77.5% | 2025-11-06 |
| Paintings | 40 | $9,313† | $25,078† | 77.5% | 2025-11-28 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $994† | $5,145 | 67.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $18,780† | $66,508 | — | 2025-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Niklaus Stoecklin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (151 lots) median $268 with 77.5% sell-through. Paintings (40 lots) median $9,313, record $25,078. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,078 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Niklaus Stoecklin painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $18,780.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $108–$225† | $165† | $1,187 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $112–$728† | $167† | $1,002† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 52 | $451–$5,629† | $2,328† | $17,250 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $5,330–$11,940† | $9,116† | $22,527 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $8,689–$16,435† | $11,984† | $25,078† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $614–$1,732† | $964† | $5,145 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $25,078† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $22,527 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $17,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $14,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,145 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,913 |

† 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 Niklaus Stoecklin worth?

Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niklaus Stoecklin work is $994. The median Niklaus Stoecklin print sells for $268 across 117 lots. The median Niklaus Stoecklin work on paper sells for $994 across 37 lots. The median Niklaus Stoecklin painting sells for $9,313 across 31 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Niklaus Stoecklin prints typically sell for $451–$5,629 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Niklaus Stoecklin prints typically sell for $108–$225 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niklaus Stoecklin print is $268. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Niklaus Stoecklin print is $17,250.

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

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niklaus Stoecklin work on paper is $994. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Niklaus Stoecklin work on paper is $5,145.

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

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niklaus Stoecklin painting is $9,313. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Niklaus Stoecklin painting is $25,078. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,078 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a large Niklaus Stoecklin print?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Niklaus Stoecklin print (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Niklaus Stoecklin print?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Niklaus Stoecklin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Niklaus Stoecklin's auction record is $66,508, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Niklaus Stoecklin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/niklaus-stoecklin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.