Stik (b. 1979)
What is Stik’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 496 auction results for Stik at 19 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $588–$7,839, n=67). The auction record is $375,914 for Holding Hands (Maquette) (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holding Hands (Maquette), 2020 | Bronze with black patina, on artist's limestone base | $375,914 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Children of Fire, 1979 | Spray paint | $297,740 | Bonhams | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Big Mother, 2014 | Spray-paint on brick, in artist's steel frame | $247,302 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled (acrylic on board), 2010 | Acrylic on board | $229,630 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 5 | Untitled (Live Painting), 2009 | Acrylic on board | $227,614 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Standing Embrace, 2009 | Acrylic paint | $203,654 | Christie's | Feb 2020 |
| 7 | Up on the Roof, 2009 | Gloss emulsion on plywood, hand-painted on both sides | $199,272 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled (acrylic on canvas), 2010 | Acrylic paint | $180,432 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty, 1979 | Screenprint | $249,166 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | Onbu (Piggyback), 1979 | Onbu (Piggyback) (set of four: Pink, Grey, Blue, Green) | $178,353 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $57,787 |
| Other | 51 | $17,216 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $2,006 |
| Prints | 283 | $1,460 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 26 | $118,160 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 139 | $10,931 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 244 | $1,642 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 496 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Stik is a British artist with 634 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,821. 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 Stik sold in 2026 for $10,447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Stik on OpeningBid →What is a Stik work worth?
Across 496 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stik work is $4,821.
The median Stik print sells for $2,289 across 363 lots.
The median Stik painting sells for $42,870 across 61 lots.
The median Stik work on paper sells for $11,928 across 30 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Stik prints typically sell for $755–$10,119 (the middle half of 255 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Stik prints typically sell for $960–$18,805 (the middle half of 86 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 | 388 | $2,289†‡ | $249,166 | 93.6% | 2026-09-03 |
| Paintings | 65 | $42,870‡ | $297,740 | 93.8% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $11,928† | $117,570 | 90.9% | 2026-01-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $36,077 | $375,914 | — | 2024-04-15 |
| Photography | 6 | $14,784 | $23,248 | 83.3% | 2020-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $155,882‡ | $375,914 | — | 2023-06-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Stik's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (388 lots) median $2,289 with 93.6% sell-through. Paintings (65 lots) median $42,870, record $297,740. A typical Stik painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $155,882.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $960–$18,805†‡ | $6,897†‡ | $178,353 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 255 | $755–$10,119‡ | $1,940‡ | $249,166 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $6,930–$37,199‡ | $13,860‡ | $89,892 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $34,699–$83,419 | $60,941 | $149,266 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $61,379–$180,432 | $118,750 | $297,740 |
‡ 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) | 24 | $602–$26,715† | $1,873† | $111,784 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $11,293–$18,686 | $13,469 | $24,873 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $14,016–$20,000 | $14,784 | $23,248 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $375,914 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $297,740 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $249,166 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $247,302 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $229,630 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $199,272 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $117,570 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $114,815 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Stik worth?
Across 496 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stik work is $4,821. The median Stik print sells for $2,289 across 363 lots. The median Stik painting sells for $42,870 across 61 lots. The median Stik work on paper sells for $11,928 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Stik prints typically sell for $755–$10,119 (the middle half of 255 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Stik prints typically sell for $960–$18,805 (the middle half of 86 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 Stik print?
Based on 363 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stik print is $2,289. 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 Stik's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stik print is $249,166.
What is the average price of a Stik painting?
Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stik painting is $42,870. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Stik's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stik painting is $297,740.
What is the average price of a Stik work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stik work on paper is $11,928. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Stik's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stik work on paper is $117,570.
What is the average price of a medium Stik print?
Based on 255 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stik print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,940, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Stik print?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stik print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,897, 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 Stik's auction record?
Stik's auction record is $375,914, set in 2020.
See the full Stik record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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