Walter Stohrer Auction Prices and Value Guide

Walter Stohrer auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 615 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Walter Stohrer auction prices: quick answer

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

Artist
Walter Stohrer
Source records
615
Market update
2026-02-16

Walter Stohrer market snapshot

Walter Stohrer shows thin auction liquidity with 14 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $3,000. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 3 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-11-28.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (12.5% · 1 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (50.0% · 4 sales)
  • $10,000+ (37.5% · 3 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$20,000
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
3
Median shift vs prior year
+100.0%
Latest recorded sale
2025-11-28

Artist context

About Walter Stohrer

Walter Stöhrer (1937–2000) was a German painter, graphic artist, and etcher born in Stuttgart. He worked across painting and printmaking throughout a career spanning more than three decades, becoming a recognized figure in postwar German art. Stöhrer served as a professor at the Berlin University of the Arts (Universität der Künste Berlin) from 1986 until his death in 2000, influencing a generation of younger artists. His work is documented in major reference publications including the Saur Allgemeines Künstlerlexikon and the Bénézit Dictionnaire, and institutional records are held at MoMA, the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie (RKD), and the Library of Congress. Collectors most often encounter his paintings, etchings, and works on paper at auction.

PaintingEtchingGraphic art / works on paper

Common works and media

Stöhrer is known primarily for paintings (oil on canvas and mixed media), etchings, and graphic works on paper. Prints and editions may also appear. His work spans expressive and abstract tendencies within postwar German art. Collectors should be aware that paintings, works on paper, and prints each carry distinct valuation considerations, and that condition, edition size (for prints), and provenance documentation significantly affect appraisal outcomes.

Market and appraisal context

Walter Stöhrer's auction market is anchored by German houses—Van Ham Kunstauktionen and Grisebach dominate the record—with additional appearances at Bernaerts Auctioneers (Antwerp), Helmuth Stone, Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden, and Westport Auction. Sixteen catalogued lots span 2007–2026, of which eight carry realized prices. The price distribution is wide: lithographs and small works on paper sell near the low end (€110–€175 / $110–$175), while major paintings reach €26,000–€33,000 at Van Ham. The median realized price is €2,200, and the interquartile range (€175–€8,750) reflects a sharp divide between prints and significant canvases. Auction activity has modestly increased, with three lots in the most recent twelve months versus one in the prior twelve-month window, suggesting stable but niche liquidity. The highest prices are concentrated at Van Ham and Grisebach in Germany, which collectors should treat as the primary comparable-sale venues.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Painting
  • Etching
  • Graphic art / works on paper
  • Lithograph
  • Prints and editions

Value drivers

  1. Medium and support (oil on canvas vs. works on paper vs. prints)
  2. Date of execution and period within the artist's career
  3. Provenance history and exhibition record
  4. Condition and conservation state
  5. Medium: oil on canvas and major paintings trade at €2,000–€33,000; lithographs and prints near €110–€175
  6. Scale and dimensions: large canvases command significantly higher prices than works on paper

Appraisal caveats

  • The source pack does not include specific auction records or realized prices; valuation factors are generalized from the artist's known media and career span.
  • Appraisers should verify attribution against published catalogue references (Saur, Bénézit) and consult major auction databases for comparable sales.
  • Only 8 of 16 catalogued lots have realized prices; unsold or withdrawn lots (including one Grisebach lot marked WITHDRAWN) are excluded from price statistics and may indicate reserve or attribution issues.
  • The wide price range (€110–€33,000) reflects fundamentally different media—lithographs versus large paintings—and should not be interpreted as volatility within a single category.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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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 Walter Stohrer 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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