Rudolf Stingel Auction Prices and Value Guide

Rudolf Stingel auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 319 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Rudolf Stingel auction prices: quick answer

Rudolf Stingel auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Rudolf Stingel
Source records
319
Market update
2026-02-16

Rudolf Stingel market snapshot

Rudolf Stingel shows deep auction liquidity with 265 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $242,500. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 10 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-11-20.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (0.0% · 0 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (5.4% · 10 sales)
  • $10,000+ (94.6% · 176 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$302,400
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
10
Median shift vs prior year
0.0%
Latest recorded sale
2025-11-20

Artist context

About Rudolf Stingel

Rudolf Stingel (born 1956, Merano, Italy) is an Italian-born painter and conceptual artist who has been based in New York City since the late 1980s. Recognized for pushing the boundaries of what constitutes a painting, Stingel's practice spans photorealist self-portraits, large-scale abstract canvases, and immersive carpet and Celotex installations that invite viewer interaction. His work is held in the permanent collections of major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London. Active between New York and Los Angeles over the course of his career, Stingel occupies a distinctive position in contemporary art where painting meets conceptual strategy, and his pieces appear regularly at leading auction houses in the Post-War and Contemporary Art category.

Conceptual ArtContemporary Artoil on canvasmixed media and installation

Common works and media

Collectors may encounter Stingel works in several formats: oil-on-canvas photorealist self-portraits based on photographs by Sam Samore; large-scale abstract paintings in silver and gold leaf or oil on Celotex panels; wall-to-wall silver-foam carpet installations; and silkscreen editions. Works on paper, smaller paintings, and editioned prints also appear at auction. The range of media means that each Stingel work requires medium-specific appraisal considerations.

Market and appraisal context

Rudolf Stingel's work appears frequently in the Post-War and Contemporary Art auction category. Key factors influencing appraisal include the specific medium and format—oil on canvas photorealist portraits, abstract paintings, and installation-based works each carry distinct market profiles. Provenance is critical: pieces with documented exhibition history at recognized institutions or galleries tend to achieve stronger results. Condition, scale, and date of execution also affect value. Collectors encountering Stingel works should verify authenticity through documented provenance and compare against publicly recorded auction results for comparable lots.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Post-War & Contemporary Art

Value drivers

  1. Provenance and exhibition history significantly affect value
  2. Medium and scale are key differentiators; large-scale paintings and installation works tend to command higher prices than works on paper
  3. Authenticity and attribution should be verified through provenance documentation

Appraisal caveats

  • Auction results vary widely based on medium, size, date of execution, provenance, and condition.
  • Stingel works in diverse formats including painting, sculpture, and installation; each category has distinct market dynamics.
  • Collectors should verify authenticity through documented provenance and, where applicable, catalogue entries.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Rudolf Stingel worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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