> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bass-otis · updated 2026-11-01

# Bass Otis (1784–1861)

Bass Otis is an American artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $3,750.

A work by Bass Otis sold in 2023 for $7,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bass Otis work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bass Otis work is $3,750.

The median Bass Otis painting sells for $1,000 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,000† | $1,000† | 50% | 2022-02-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,000† |

† 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 Bass Otis worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bass Otis work is $3,750. The median Bass Otis painting sells for $1,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bass Otis's auction record?

Bass Otis's auction record is $7,560, 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, “Bass Otis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bass-otis (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.