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Walter Stohrer (1937–2000)

Walter Stohrer is a German artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,808. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Walter Stohrer sold in 2025 for $9,316, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Walter Stohrer work worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Stohrer work is $1,808.

The median Walter Stohrer print sells for $451 across 43 lots.

The median Walter Stohrer work on paper sells for $2,032 across 32 lots.

The median Walter Stohrer painting sells for $23,445 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Stohrer prints typically sell for $408–$2,500 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Walter Stohrer prints typically sell for $140–$501 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Prints & Editions72$451‡$4,993‡59.7%2025-11-29
Paintings12$23,445‡$34,71358.3%2025-12-04
Works on Paper48$2,032‡$36,637‡66.7%2026-02-04
Sculpture & Installation1$7,116‡$7,116‡—2011-12-01
Masterpieces (top of market)6$33,889‡$40,494‡—2025-06-05

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

Walter Stohrer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (72 lots) median $451 with 59.7% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $23,445, record $34,713. A typical Walter Stohrer painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $33,889.

Price by size

Prints & Editions

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)20$140–$501‡$244‡$1,198‡
medium (50–120 cm)21$408–$2,500‡$1,385‡$4,993‡

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

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
large (over 120 cm)6$21,724–$32,417‡$26,958‡$34,713

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

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)14$833–$1,693‡$1,132‡$2,161‡
medium (50–120 cm)13$2,971–$4,761‡$3,772‡$14,055

‡ 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

MediumYearPrice
Works on Paper2016$36,637‡
Paintings2022$34,713
Paintings2021$33,065
Works on Paper2018$14,055
Sculpture & Installation2011$7,116‡
Prints & Editions2014$4,993‡
Prints & Editions2016$4,441‡

‡ 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 Walter Stohrer worth?

Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Walter Stohrer work is $1,808. The median Walter Stohrer print sells for $451 across 43 lots. The median Walter Stohrer work on paper sells for $2,032 across 32 lots. The median Walter Stohrer painting sells for $23,445 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Walter Stohrer prints typically sell for $408–$2,500 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Walter Stohrer prints typically sell for $140–$501 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is the average price of a Walter Stohrer print?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Stohrer print is $451. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Walter Stohrer's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Stohrer print is $4,993. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

What is the average price of a Walter Stohrer work on paper?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Stohrer work on paper is $2,032. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Walter Stohrer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Stohrer work on paper is $36,637. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

What is the average price of a Walter Stohrer painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Walter Stohrer painting is $23,445. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Walter Stohrer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Walter Stohrer painting is $34,713.

What is the average price of a medium Walter Stohrer print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Walter Stohrer print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,385, 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 Walter Stohrer print?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Walter Stohrer print (small (under 50 cm)) is $244, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Walter Stohrer's auction record?

Walter Stohrer's auction record is $40,494, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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