BACHMANN, OTTO (1915–1996)
BACHMANN, OTTO is a CH artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $225. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by BACHMANN, OTTO sold in 2023 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BACHMANN, OTTO work is $225.
The median BACHMANN, OTTO painting sells for $1,077 across 15 lots.
The median BACHMANN, OTTO work on paper sells for $232 across 18 lots.
The median BACHMANN, OTTO print sells for $76 across 15 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $76† | $190† | 78.9% | 2017-11-09 |
| Paintings | 24 | $1,077†‡ | $6,985 | 62.5% | 2023-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $232† | $547† | 94.7% | 2023-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,785† | $6,985 | — | 2023-07-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
BACHMANN, OTTO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $76 with 78.9% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $1,077, record $6,985. A typical BACHMANN, OTTO painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,785.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $38–$116† | $76† | $190† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $569–$1,702† | $1,150† | $6,985 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $180–$306† | $246† | $398† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $149–$299† | $196† | $547† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,985 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $4,785† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $547† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $398† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $190† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $168† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a BACHMANN, OTTO worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BACHMANN, OTTO work is $225. The median BACHMANN, OTTO painting sells for $1,077 across 15 lots. The median BACHMANN, OTTO work on paper sells for $232 across 18 lots. The median BACHMANN, OTTO print sells for $76 across 15 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a BACHMANN, OTTO painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BACHMANN, OTTO painting is $1,077. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is BACHMANN, OTTO's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BACHMANN, OTTO painting is $6,985.
What is the average price of a BACHMANN, OTTO work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BACHMANN, OTTO work on paper is $232. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is BACHMANN, OTTO's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BACHMANN, OTTO work on paper is $547. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $547 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a BACHMANN, OTTO print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BACHMANN, OTTO print is $76. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is BACHMANN, OTTO's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a BACHMANN, OTTO print is $190. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $190 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small BACHMANN, OTTO work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small BACHMANN, OTTO work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $246, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is BACHMANN, OTTO's auction record?
BACHMANN, OTTO's auction record is $6,985, set in 2023.
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