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# Stella Steyn (1907–1987)

## What is Stella Steyn’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $1,704 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $373 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

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## What is a Stella Steyn work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Stella Steyn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/stella-steyn (updated 2026-11-02).

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.