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# George Demont Otis (1879–1962)

## What is George Demont Otis’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 39 auction results for George Demont Otis at 7 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $768 including buyer’s premium (middle half $539–$3,492, n=9). The auction record is $8,125 for Old San Francisco at Embarcadero, Meiggs' Wharf (2015, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old San Francisco at Embarcadero, Meiggs' Wharf, 1879 | Oil on canvas | $8,125 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |
| 2 | When Evening Comes, Whitley Heights | Oil on canvas | $6,350 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Meandering Stream, 1877 | Oil paint | $5,520 | Christie's | Oct 1999 |
| 4 | Bolinas Bay | Oil on canvas | $5,500 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Sand Verbena | Oil on canvas | $5,397 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Santa Monica Hills | Painting | $5,225 | John Moran Auctioneers | Feb 2004 |
| 7 | Eucalyptus in the Arroyo, Pasadena | Oil on canvas | $4,875 | John Moran Auctioneers | May 2022 |
| 8 | Old San Francisco, 1879 | Painting | $4,560 | Bonhams | Mar 2014 |
| 9 | Marin Redwoods | Oil on canvas | $4,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Mt. Shasta, 1940 | Oil on canvas | $3,492 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $1,875 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $313 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $2,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $275 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 39 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Demont Otis is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $938.

A work by George Demont Otis sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 George Demont Otis works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a George Demont Otis work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Demont Otis work is $938.

The median George Demont Otis painting sells for $1,875 across 29 lots.

The median George Demont Otis work on paper sells for $288 across 8 lots.

The median George Demont Otis print sells for $50 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Demont Otis paintings typically sell for $1,025–$4,796 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $50 | $50 | — | 2023-11-18 |
| Paintings | 35 | $1,875 | $8,125 | 82.9% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $288 | $2,070 | — | 2025-09-18 |

George Demont Otis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $50. Paintings (35 lots) median $1,875, record $8,125. A typical George Demont Otis painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $375–$809 | $650 | $5,225 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,025–$4,796 | $2,800 | $8,125 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $200–$275 | $250 | $2,070 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,125 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,070 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $50 |

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 George Demont Otis worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Demont Otis work is $938. The median George Demont Otis painting sells for $1,875 across 29 lots. The median George Demont Otis work on paper sells for $288 across 8 lots. The median George Demont Otis print sells for $50 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Demont Otis paintings typically sell for $1,025–$4,796 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Demont Otis painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Demont Otis painting is $1,875.

### What is George Demont Otis's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Demont Otis painting is $8,125.

### What is the average price of a medium George Demont Otis painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Demont Otis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George Demont Otis's auction record?

George Demont Otis's auction record is $8,125, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.