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# Volker Stelzmann (b. 1940)

Volker Stelzmann is a German artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,346. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Volker Stelzmann sold in 2021 for $22,582, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Volker Stelzmann work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Volker Stelzmann work is $6,346.

The median Volker Stelzmann work on paper sells for $1,317 across 4 lots.

The median Volker Stelzmann print sells for $250 across 1 lots.

The median Volker Stelzmann painting sells for $20,885 across 2 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 | 3 | $250‡ | $250‡ | 33.3% | 1993-11-20 |
| Paintings | 2 | $20,885‡ | $22,582 | — | 2021-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,317‡ | $2,140 | 80% | 2023-06-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Volker Stelzmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $250 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $20,885, record $22,582. A typical Volker Stelzmann painting sells for around 84× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $22,582 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $19,189‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,439‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $250‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Volker Stelzmann worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Volker Stelzmann work is $6,346. The median Volker Stelzmann work on paper sells for $1,317 across 4 lots. The median Volker Stelzmann print sells for $250 across 1 lots. The median Volker Stelzmann painting sells for $20,885 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Volker Stelzmann's auction record?

Volker Stelzmann's auction record is $22,582, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.