Fritz Wotruba (1907–1975)
What is Fritz Wotruba’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 331 auction results for Fritz Wotruba at 26 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $732 including buyer’s premium (middle half $356–$3,624, n=19). The auction record is $284,471 for Große liegende Figur (2016, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Große liegende Figur, 1951 | Bronze | $284,471 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2016 |
| 2 | Large sculpture, 1972 | Bronze, edition of 7; 3/7 | $203,001 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | Karyatide, 1963 | Bronze | $164,046 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Marburger Relief - Teil 5, 1963 | Bronze with black-brown patina | $135,031 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Stehendes Mädchen, um 1943 | — | $133,018 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2013 |
| 6 | Weibliche Kathedrale (Female Cathedral), 1946 | Bronze | $103,200 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Stehende Figur (mit erhobenen Armen), 1907 | Figurine | $89,215 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Hockender (Geschlossene Figur), 1951 | Bronze | $75,186 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Hockender ("Geschlossene Figur"), 1951 | Bronze | $74,969 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 10 | Stehende Figur, 1961 | Bronze | $60,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 62 | $10,460 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $3,484 |
| Other | 22 | $1,974 |
| Prints | 40 | $377 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $134,024 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $2,824 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $1,504 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 331 results from 26 houses · How we compute these figures
Fritz Wotruba is an Austrian artist with 425 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,773. 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 Fritz Wotruba sold in 2026 for $2,090, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 312 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Wotruba work is $1,773.
The median Fritz Wotruba sculpture sells for $8,270 across 57 lots.
The median Fritz Wotruba print sells for $358 across 31 lots.
The median Fritz Wotruba work on paper sells for $2,520 across 24 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Wotruba sculptures typically sell for $1,877–$16,683 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Wotruba work on papers typically sell for $1,773–$3,826 (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 | 40 | $358†‡ | $203,001 | 77.5% | 2026-03-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $2,520†‡ | $12,394† | 77.4% | 2025-09-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 63 | $8,270†‡ | $284,471 | 90.5% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,232‡ | $3,232‡ | — | 2012-09-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $75,186‡ | $284,471 | — | 2026-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $137–$780‡ | $283‡ | $5,263 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $112–$1,053†‡ | $389†‡ | $3,759 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,773–$3,826†‡ | $2,634†‡ | $12,394† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $1,877–$16,683†‡ | $2,758†‡ | $60,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $31,721–$51,878‡ | $45,773‡ | $75,186 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $284,471 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $203,001 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $135,031 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $12,394† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $9,372‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $5,263 |
| Photography | 2012 | $3,232‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fritz Wotruba worth?
Across 312 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fritz Wotruba work is $1,773. The median Fritz Wotruba sculpture sells for $8,270 across 57 lots. The median Fritz Wotruba print sells for $358 across 31 lots. The median Fritz Wotruba work on paper sells for $2,520 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Wotruba sculptures typically sell for $1,877–$16,683 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fritz Wotruba work on papers typically sell for $1,773–$3,826 (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 Fritz Wotruba sculpture?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Wotruba sculpture is $8,270. 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 Fritz Wotruba's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Wotruba sculpture is $284,471.
What is the average price of a Fritz Wotruba print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Wotruba print is $358. 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 Fritz Wotruba's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Wotruba print is $203,001.
What is the average price of a Fritz Wotruba work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fritz Wotruba work on paper is $2,520. 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 Fritz Wotruba's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fritz Wotruba work on paper is $12,394. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,394 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Fritz Wotruba sculpture?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fritz Wotruba sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,758, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Fritz Wotruba work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fritz Wotruba work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,634, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Fritz Wotruba's auction record?
Fritz Wotruba's auction record is $284,471, set in 2016.
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