Claus Otto Paeffgen (1933–2019)
Claus Otto Paeffgen is a German artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,960. 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 Claus Otto Paeffgen sold in 2026 for $100,588, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Claus Otto Paeffgen on OpeningBid →What is a Claus Otto Paeffgen work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claus Otto Paeffgen work is $1,960.
The median Claus Otto Paeffgen photograph sells for $12,481 across 13 lots.
The median Claus Otto Paeffgen print sells for $527 across 11 lots.
The median Claus Otto Paeffgen sculpture sells for $402 across 7 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 | $527‡ | $1,734‡ | 57.9% | 2023-02-09 |
| Paintings | 15 | $5,188†‡ | $100,588 | 80% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $535†‡ | $4,516‡ | 46.2% | 2025-02-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $402‡ | $6,635 | 43.8% | 2021-07-15 |
| Photography | 21 | $12,481‡ | $58,878‡ | 61.9% | 2024-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $64,377‡ | $100,588 | — | 2026-06-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Claus Otto Paeffgen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $527 with 57.9% sell-through. Paintings (15 lots) median $5,188, record $100,588. A typical Claus Otto Paeffgen painting sells for around 9.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $64,377.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $527–$1,473‡ | $939‡ | $1,558‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $186–$1,311‡ | $356‡ | $1,734‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $3,110–$33,858‡ | $3,370‡ | $100,588 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $8,033–$17,337‡ | $10,931‡ | $58,878‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $12,846–$29,337‡ | $26,854‡ | $35,858‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $100,588 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $69,877 |
| Photography | 2024 | $58,878‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $35,858‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $6,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,516‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $2,080 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,734‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Claus Otto Paeffgen worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claus Otto Paeffgen work is $1,960. The median Claus Otto Paeffgen photograph sells for $12,481 across 13 lots. The median Claus Otto Paeffgen print sells for $527 across 11 lots. The median Claus Otto Paeffgen sculpture sells for $402 across 7 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 Claus Otto Paeffgen photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claus Otto Paeffgen photograph is $12,481. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Claus Otto Paeffgen's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claus Otto Paeffgen photograph is $58,878. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Claus Otto Paeffgen print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claus Otto Paeffgen print is $527. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Claus Otto Paeffgen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claus Otto Paeffgen print is $1,734. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Claus Otto Paeffgen sculpture?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claus Otto Paeffgen sculpture is $402. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Claus Otto Paeffgen's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claus Otto Paeffgen sculpture is $6,635.
What is Claus Otto Paeffgen's auction record?
Claus Otto Paeffgen's auction record is $100,588, set in 2026.
See the full Claus Otto Paeffgen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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