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# Robert Hammerstiel (1933–2020)

## What is Robert Hammerstiel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 237 auction results for Robert Hammerstiel at 4 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $174 including buyer’s premium (middle half $170–$464, n=21). The auction record is $39,222 for Etablissement Eingang (2015, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Etablissement Eingang, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $39,222 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 2 | Cafè in Paris, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $28,571 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Kaffee in Manhattan, 1988 | Oil on canvas; framed | $21,683 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Begegnung am Morgen, 2011 | Oil on canvas | $18,045 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | "Armenische Obstverkäuferin vor dem Hauseingang in Erewan", 2005 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $17,548 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 6 | Frau mit aufgeschnittener Wassermelone, 2014 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $12,030 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | At the train station, 1983 | Oil on press board; framed | $11,564 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Rückkehr (Return), 2005 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $11,278 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Coney Island, 2001 | Oil on canvas; framed | $9,774 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | An Bela Bartok, 1994 | Oil on canvas | $9,022 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $6,015 |
| Other | 8 | $359 |
| Prints | 23 | $232 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $5,298 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $247 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 237 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Robert Hammerstiel is a Serbian artist with 369 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $340. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Robert Hammerstiel sold in 2026 for $341, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Robert Hammerstiel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Robert Hammerstiel work worth?

Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hammerstiel work is $340.

The median Robert Hammerstiel painting sells for $6,015 across 29 lots.

The median Robert Hammerstiel print sells for $174 across 16 lots.

The median Robert Hammerstiel work on paper sells for $174 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Hammerstiel paintings typically sell for $5,263–$9,022 (the middle half of 21 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 | 17 | $174‡ | $1,867‡ | 94.1% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 29 | $6,015 | $28,570 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $174 | $174 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $11,797‡ | $39,222 | — | 2025-12-17 |

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

Robert Hammerstiel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $174 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (29 lots) median $6,015, record $28,570. A typical Robert Hammerstiel painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $11,797.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $70–$169‡ | $116‡ | $232 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $174–$536‡ | $203‡ | $1,867‡ |

‡ 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) | 7 | $2,030–$3,910 | $3,007 | $6,015 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $5,263–$9,022 | $7,519 | $18,045 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $28,570 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,045 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $1,867‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $753 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $174 |

‡ 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 Robert Hammerstiel worth?

Across 212 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hammerstiel work is $340. The median Robert Hammerstiel painting sells for $6,015 across 29 lots. The median Robert Hammerstiel print sells for $174 across 16 lots. The median Robert Hammerstiel work on paper sells for $174 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Robert Hammerstiel paintings typically sell for $5,263–$9,022 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Robert Hammerstiel painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Hammerstiel painting is $6,015.

### What is Robert Hammerstiel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Hammerstiel painting is $28,570.

### What is the average price of a Robert Hammerstiel print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Hammerstiel print is $174. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Robert Hammerstiel's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Hammerstiel print is $1,867. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Robert Hammerstiel painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Hammerstiel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Robert Hammerstiel's auction record?

Robert Hammerstiel's auction record is $39,222, set in 2015.

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

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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.