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# 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.

**1 Robert Hermann Sterl work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Robert Hermann Sterl work 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).

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

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

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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.