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# 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.

## What is a BACHMANN, OTTO work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BACHMANN, OTTO auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bachmann-otto (updated 2026-11-01).

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.