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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 72 | $451‡ | $4,993‡ | 59.7% | 2025-11-29 |
| Paintings | 12 | $23,445‡ | $34,713 | 58.3% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 48 | $2,032‡ | $36,637‡ | 66.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $36,637‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $34,713 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $33,065 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $14,055 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $7,116‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $4,993‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,441‡ |

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Walter Stohrer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/walter-stohrer-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.