Robert Sterl (1867–1932)
Robert Sterl is a German artist with 152 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,743. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Sterl is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,674; 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 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Sterl work is $3,743.
The median Robert Sterl painting sells for $4,281 across 76 lots.
The median Robert Sterl work on paper sells for $1,097 across 15 lots.
The median Robert Sterl print sells for $4,149 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Robert Sterl paintings typically sell for $2,746–$7,048 (the middle half of 54 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 | 14 | $4,149‡ | $7,323‡ | 14.3% | 2013-11-15 |
| Paintings | 95 | $4,281‡ | $39,686‡ | 80% | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 42 | $1,097‡ | $6,866‡ | 35.7% | 2025-05-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $28,522‡ | $39,686‡ | — | 2025-05-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Sterl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $4,149 with 14.3% sell-through. Paintings (95 lots) median $4,281, record $39,686. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $28,522.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $2,746–$7,048‡ | $3,837‡ | $18,725‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,987–$16,196‡ | $3,743‡ | $39,686‡ |
‡ 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) | 15 | $647–$2,268‡ | $1,097‡ | $6,866‡ |
‡ 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 | $39,686‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $32,515‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $7,323‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,866‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $5,723‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $975‡ |
‡ 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 Robert Sterl worth?
Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Sterl work is $3,743. The median Robert Sterl painting sells for $4,281 across 76 lots. The median Robert Sterl work on paper sells for $1,097 across 15 lots. The median Robert Sterl print sells for $4,149 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Robert Sterl paintings typically sell for $2,746–$7,048 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Sterl painting?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Sterl painting is $4,281. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Sterl's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Sterl painting is $39,686. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Robert Sterl work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Sterl work on paper is $1,097. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Sterl's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Sterl work on paper is $6,866. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Robert Sterl print?
Based on 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Sterl print is $4,149. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Sterl's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Sterl print is $7,323. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Robert Sterl painting?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Sterl painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,837, 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 medium Robert Sterl painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Robert Sterl painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,743, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Sterl's auction record?
Robert Sterl's auction record is $39,686, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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