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# Rudolf Schiestl (1878–1931)

Rudolf Schiestl is a German artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $662. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Rudolf Schiestl is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,701; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rudolf Schiestl work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rudolf Schiestl work is $662.

The median Rudolf Schiestl work on paper sells for $518 across 31 lots.

The median Rudolf Schiestl painting sells for $17,751 across 10 lots.

The median Rudolf Schiestl print sells for $195 across 2 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 | 6 | $195‡ | $299‡ | 33.3% | 2019-04-18 |
| Paintings | 10 | $17,751‡ | $25,147 | — | 2021-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $518‡ | $4,882 | 93.9% | 2025-05-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $22,675‡ | $25,147 | — | 2021-06-02 |

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

Rudolf Schiestl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $195 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $17,751, record $25,147. A typical Rudolf Schiestl painting sells for around 91× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $22,675.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $15,902–$21,439‡ | $19,716‡ | $25,147 |

‡ 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 | $267–$1,805‡ | $740‡ | $3,330 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $215–$1,738‡ | $355‡ | $4,882 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $20,203‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $20,203‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,270 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $299‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $90‡ |

‡ 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 Rudolf Schiestl worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rudolf Schiestl work is $662. The median Rudolf Schiestl work on paper sells for $518 across 31 lots. The median Rudolf Schiestl painting sells for $17,751 across 10 lots. The median Rudolf Schiestl print sells for $195 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Rudolf Schiestl work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rudolf Schiestl work on paper is $518. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rudolf Schiestl's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rudolf Schiestl work on paper is $4,882.

### What is the average price of a medium Rudolf Schiestl work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rudolf Schiestl work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $355, 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 small Rudolf Schiestl work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rudolf Schiestl work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Rudolf Schiestl's auction record?

Rudolf Schiestl's auction record is $25,147.

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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, “Rudolf Schiestl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/schiestl-rudolf (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.