Robert Hermann Sterl (1867–1932)
Robert Hermann Sterl is a German artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,367. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Robert Hermann Sterl sold in 2025 for $11,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hermann Sterl work is $2,367.
The median Robert Hermann Sterl painting sells for $3,846 across 25 lots.
The median Robert Hermann Sterl work on paper sells for $474 across 6 lots.
The median Robert Hermann Sterl print sells for $148 across 4 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 | 4 | $148 | $237 | — | — |
| Paintings | 25 | $3,846‡ | $52,978 | — | 2025-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $474 | $666 | — | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Robert Hermann Sterl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $148. Paintings (25 lots) median $3,846, record $52,978. A typical Robert Hermann Sterl painting sells for around 26× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,441–$6,287 | $3,846 | $12,866 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,550–$34,282 | $11,352 | $52,978 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $355–$648 | $474 | $666 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $52,978 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $34,282 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Robert Hermann Sterl worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Robert Hermann Sterl work is $2,367. The median Robert Hermann Sterl painting sells for $3,846 across 25 lots. The median Robert Hermann Sterl work on paper sells for $474 across 6 lots. The median Robert Hermann Sterl print sells for $148 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Robert Hermann Sterl painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Robert Hermann Sterl painting is $3,846. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Robert Hermann Sterl's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Robert Hermann Sterl painting is $52,978.
What is the average price of a small Robert Hermann Sterl painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Robert Hermann Sterl painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,846, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Robert Hermann Sterl's auction record?
Robert Hermann Sterl's auction record is $52,978, set in 2025.
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