STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD (1924–1982)
STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD is a CH artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $521. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,490 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD on OpeningBid →What is a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD work worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD work is $521.
The median STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting sells for $636 across 67 lots.
The median STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD work on paper sells for $225 across 18 lots.
The median STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD print sells for $432 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD paintings typically sell for $453–$1,229 (the middle half of 55 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 | 1 | $432† | $432† | — | 2010-05-20 |
| Paintings | 89 | $636† | $3,501† | 75.3% | 2025-11-25 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $225† | $686† | 60% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,711† | $3,501† | — | 2022-06-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $432. Paintings (89 lots) median $636, record $3,501. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,501 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $2,711.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $341–$996† | $439† | $2,711† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $453–$1,229† | $636† | $3,324† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $186–$394† | $225† | $686† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $188–$329† | $258† | $438† |
† 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 | 2011 | $3,501† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $3,324† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $686† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $572† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $432† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD worth?
Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD work is $521. The median STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting sells for $636 across 67 lots. The median STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD work on paper sells for $225 across 18 lots. The median STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD print sells for $432 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD paintings typically sell for $453–$1,229 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting is $636. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting is $3,501. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,501 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD work on paper is $225. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD work on paper is $686. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $686 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $636, 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 STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD's auction record?
STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD's auction record is $3,501, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,501 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View STEFFEN, WALTER ARNOLD on OpeningBid →