Stephan Balkenhol (b. 1957)
What is Stephan Balkenhol’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 546 auction results for Stephan Balkenhol at 36 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,998 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,308–$37,841, n=37). The auction record is $195,580 for Mann und Frau (2017, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mann und Frau, 1983 | Wooden sculpture | $195,580 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Relief Mann und Frau, 1986 | Kiefernholz, farbig gefasst (2-teilig) | $138,111 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Five male nudes, coihue southern beech tree sculptures, 1999 | Coihue southern beech tree, the figures partially painted on base | $133,195 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 4 | Grosser Mann mit Kleinem Mann auf dem Arm, 1997 | Painted poplar wood | $121,500 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 5 | 3 Nudes | Painted wawa wood in three parts | $108,724 | Sotheby's | Jan 2013 |
| 6 | Mann mit weißem Hemd und schwarzer Hose, 2011 | Wooden sculpture made of Wawa wood, partly with colors | $105,590 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | Three Large Female Nudes, 1993 | Wawa wood and paint | $101,195 | Christie's | Feb 2001 |
| 8 | Grosser Mann mit Kleinem Mann auf dem Arm, 1997 | Painted poplar wood | $98,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 9 | Figure à Genoux | — | $98,203 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 10 | Untitled (painted and carved wood), 1957 | Painted and carved wood | $89,532 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 207 | $31,498 |
| Other | 64 | $20,572 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $1,438 |
| Prints | 16 | $788 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 108 | $45,188 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 115 | $21,822 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $8,761 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 546 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Stephan Balkenhol is a German artist with 722 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $14,987. 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 Stephan Balkenhol sold in 2026 for $44,377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 533 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stephan Balkenhol work is $14,987.
The median Stephan Balkenhol sculpture sells for $25,732 across 322 lots.
The median Stephan Balkenhol print sells for $690 across 70 lots.
The median Stephan Balkenhol work on paper sells for $1,122 across 64 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Stephan Balkenhol sculptures typically sell for $14,180–$34,282 (the middle half of 126 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Stephan Balkenhol sculptures typically sell for $35,250–$61,407 (the middle half of 97 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 102 | $690†‡ | $8,392‡ | 68.6% | 2025-11-29 |
| Paintings | 5 | $34,655 | $57,500 | 60% | 2019-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $1,122†‡ | $27,500 | 87.7% | 2026-09-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 386 | $25,732†‡ | $195,580 | 83.4% | 2026-06-19 |
| Photography | 1 | $875 | $875 | — | 2018-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $88,377‡ | $195,580 | — | 2023-05-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Stephan Balkenhol's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (102 lots) median $690 with 68.6% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $34,655, record $57,500. A typical Stephan Balkenhol painting sells for around 50× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $88,377.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $470–$1,048†‡ | $702†‡ | $6,811 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $427–$888†‡ | $605†‡ | $4,724 |
† 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) | 44 | $593–$1,125†‡ | $757†‡ | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,809–$13,251†‡ | $5,752†‡ | $27,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $2,346–$5,555‡ | $3,414‡ | $12,856 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $5,586–$20,925†‡ | $10,792†‡ | $51,773 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 126 | $14,180–$34,282†‡ | $22,008†‡ | $108,724 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 97 | $35,250–$61,407†‡ | $48,042†‡ | $195,580 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $195,580 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $176,250 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $57,500 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $34,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $17,912 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $8,392‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $6,811 |
‡ 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 Stephan Balkenhol worth?
Across 533 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stephan Balkenhol work is $14,987. The median Stephan Balkenhol sculpture sells for $25,732 across 322 lots. The median Stephan Balkenhol print sells for $690 across 70 lots. The median Stephan Balkenhol work on paper sells for $1,122 across 64 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Stephan Balkenhol sculptures typically sell for $14,180–$34,282 (the middle half of 126 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Stephan Balkenhol sculptures typically sell for $35,250–$61,407 (the middle half of 97 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 Stephan Balkenhol sculpture?
Based on 322 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stephan Balkenhol sculpture is $25,732. 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 Stephan Balkenhol's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stephan Balkenhol sculpture is $195,580.
What is the average price of a Stephan Balkenhol print?
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stephan Balkenhol print is $690. 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 Stephan Balkenhol's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stephan Balkenhol print is $8,392. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Stephan Balkenhol work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stephan Balkenhol work on paper is $1,122. 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 Stephan Balkenhol's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stephan Balkenhol work on paper is $27,500.
What is the average price of a medium Stephan Balkenhol sculpture?
Based on 126 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stephan Balkenhol sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,008, 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 the average price of a large Stephan Balkenhol sculpture?
Based on 97 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Stephan Balkenhol sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $48,042, 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 Stephan Balkenhol's auction record?
Stephan Balkenhol's auction record is $195,580, set in 2017.
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