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# ERNST, OTTO (1884–1967)

ERNST, OTTO is a Swiss artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $652. 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 ERNST, OTTO sold in 2024 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ERNST, OTTO work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ERNST, OTTO work is $652.

The median ERNST, OTTO print sells for $1,187 across 29 lots.

The median ERNST, OTTO painting sells for $220 across 9 lots.

The median ERNST, OTTO work on paper sells for $108 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) ERNST, OTTO prints typically sell for $739–$2,307 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 43 | $1,187† | $5,809 | 67.4% | 2024-05-09 |
| Paintings | 9 | $220†‡ | $6,092‡ | — | 2023-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $108† | $108† | — | 2006-11-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

ERNST, OTTO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $1,187 with 67.4% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $220, record $6,092. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $739–$2,307† | $1,273† | $5,809 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $231–$652† | $346† | $687 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $200–$410†‡ | $276†‡ | $6,092‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2008 | $6,092‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $5,809 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,754† |
| Paintings | 2010 | $432† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $108† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 ERNST, OTTO worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ERNST, OTTO work is $652. The median ERNST, OTTO print sells for $1,187 across 29 lots. The median ERNST, OTTO painting sells for $220 across 9 lots. The median ERNST, OTTO work on paper sells for $108 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) ERNST, OTTO prints typically sell for $739–$2,307 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 ERNST, OTTO print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ERNST, OTTO print is $1,187. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ERNST, OTTO's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ERNST, OTTO print is $5,809.

### What is the average price of a medium ERNST, OTTO print?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium ERNST, OTTO print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ERNST, OTTO's auction record?

ERNST, OTTO's auction record is $6,092, set in 2008. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “ERNST, OTTO auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ernst-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.