Stella Steyn (1907–1987)
What is Stella Steyn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Stella Steyn at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,183 including buyer’s premium (middle half $738–$1,648, n=6). The auction record is $12,898 for Portrait of a lady (2007, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of a lady, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $12,898 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Portrait of a Woman, Three-quarter Length, Wearing a Hat, 1952 | Oil on canvas | $8,077 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Girl at a Table | Oil on canvas | $5,862 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Still Life with Jugs | Oil on canvas | $3,855 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2020 |
| 5 | Still life with flowers, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $3,805 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Still Life | Oil on canvas | $3,010 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Self Portrait | Oil on canvas | $2,833 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2007 |
| 8 | RECLINING LADY | Oil on canvas | $2,815 | James Adam Salesrooms | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Portrait of a Lady | Oil on canvas | $2,216 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | Draped Seated Girl, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $2,154 | Roseberys London | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,704 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $373 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $1,712 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $401 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Stella Steyn is an Irish artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $880. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Stella Steyn sold in 2026 for $1,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stella Steyn work is $880.
The median Stella Steyn painting sells for $1,257 across 36 lots.
The median Stella Steyn work on paper sells for $392 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Stella Steyn paintings typically sell for $684–$2,536 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $1,257†‡ | $12,898 | 59% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $392 | $874 | 38.9% | 2023-01-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $9,191† | $12,898 | — | 2017-11-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $684–$2,536†‡ | $1,569†‡ | $12,898 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 6 | $373–$399 | $383 | $600 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $12,898 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $8,077 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $874 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Stella Steyn worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stella Steyn work is $880. The median Stella Steyn painting sells for $1,257 across 36 lots. The median Stella Steyn work on paper sells for $392 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Stella Steyn paintings typically sell for $684–$2,536 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Stella Steyn painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stella Steyn painting is $1,257. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Stella Steyn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stella Steyn painting is $12,898.
What is the average price of a Stella Steyn work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stella Steyn work on paper is $392.
What is Stella Steyn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stella Steyn work on paper is $874.
What is the average price of a medium Stella Steyn painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stella Steyn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Stella Steyn's auction record?
Stella Steyn's auction record is $12,898, set in 2007.
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