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# Henri Ottmann (1877–1927)

Henri Ottmann is a French artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,210. 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 Henri Ottmann sold in 2026 for $2,296, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Ottmann work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Ottmann work is $2,210.

The median Henri Ottmann painting sells for $2,408 across 29 lots.

The median Henri Ottmann work on paper sells for $197 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $2,408† | $17,753 | 90.6% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $197† | $403 | 75% | 2019-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $585–$1,191† | $1,020† | $2,202 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,253–$7,143† | $3,862† | $17,753 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $17,753 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,261 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $403 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $197† |

† 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 Henri Ottmann worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Ottmann work is $2,210. The median Henri Ottmann painting sells for $2,408 across 29 lots. The median Henri Ottmann work on paper sells for $197 across 3 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 Henri Ottmann painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Ottmann painting is $2,408. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Ottmann's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Ottmann painting is $17,753.

### What is the average price of a medium Henri Ottmann painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Ottmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,862, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Ottmann's auction record?

Henri Ottmann's auction record is $17,753, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henri Ottmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henri-ottmann (updated 2026-11-02).

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.