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# Götz, Karl Otto (1914–2017)

## What is Götz, Karl Otto’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 446 auction results for Götz, Karl Otto at 15 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,859 including buyer’s premium (middle half $10,507–$19,667, n=10). The auction record is $149,569 for SKÜTTER (2012, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKÜTTER, 1957 | Mixed media on canvas | $149,569 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2012 |
| 2 | Falan, 1957 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $90,819 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | KYLPH, 1992 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $85,796 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | 11.2.1955, 1955 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $83,207 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | 15.2.1955, 1955 | Mixed media on canvas | $67,638 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | 9.8.1953/ II, 1953 | Mixed media on canvas | $67,056 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2017 |
| 7 | 15.2.1955, 1955 | Mixed media on canvas | $66,125 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | FYDOR, 1962 | Mixed media on canvas | $66,125 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2012 |
| 9 | Norwe, 1956 | Mixed media on canvas | $63,012 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| 10 | Syx V, 1992 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $60,546 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $30,403 |
| Other | 8 | $11,114 |
| Works on paper | 62 | $9,523 |
| Prints | 21 | $720 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $48,530 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 84 | $11,816 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $4,149 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 446 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Götz, Karl Otto is a German artist with 648 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,012. 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 Götz, Karl Otto is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,315; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Götz, Karl Otto work worth?

Across 446 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Götz, Karl Otto work is $3,012.

The median Götz, Karl Otto print sells for $605 across 188 lots.

The median Götz, Karl Otto work on paper sells for $5,470 across 148 lots.

The median Götz, Karl Otto painting sells for $24,993 across 64 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Götz, Karl Otto prints typically sell for $454–$763 (the middle half of 115 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Götz, Karl Otto work on papers typically sell for $3,027–$5,520 (the middle half of 91 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 | 237 | $605†‡ | $6,055 | 79.3% | 2026-06-29 |
| Paintings | 80 | $24,993‡ | $149,569 | 80% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 207 | $5,470†‡ | $24,218 | 71.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $47,601 | $47,601 | — | 2022-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $66,125‡ | $149,813‡ | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Götz, Karl Otto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (237 lots) median $605 with 79.3% sell-through. Paintings (80 lots) median $24,993, record $149,569. A typical Götz, Karl Otto painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $66,125.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $389–$867‡ | $546‡ | $2,093‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 115 | $454–$763†‡ | $605†‡ | $6,055 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $3,296–$6,019‡ | $4,252‡ | $8,164‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $14,568–$30,479‡ | $19,735‡ | $66,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $32,028–$64,230‡ | $46,757‡ | $149,569 |

‡ 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) | 91 | $3,027–$5,520†‡ | $4,028†‡ | $11,836 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $8,896–$15,288‡ | $10,936‡ | $24,218 |

† 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 | 2012 | $149,569 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $90,819 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $47,601 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $24,218 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $23,819‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $5,395‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,488 |

‡ 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 Götz, Karl Otto worth?

Across 446 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Götz, Karl Otto work is $3,012. The median Götz, Karl Otto print sells for $605 across 188 lots. The median Götz, Karl Otto work on paper sells for $5,470 across 148 lots. The median Götz, Karl Otto painting sells for $24,993 across 64 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Götz, Karl Otto prints typically sell for $454–$763 (the middle half of 115 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Götz, Karl Otto work on papers typically sell for $3,027–$5,520 (the middle half of 91 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 Götz, Karl Otto print?

Based on 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Götz, Karl Otto print is $605. 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 Götz, Karl Otto's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Götz, Karl Otto print is $6,055.

### What is the average price of a Götz, Karl Otto work on paper?

Based on 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Götz, Karl Otto work on paper is $5,470. 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 Götz, Karl Otto's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Götz, Karl Otto work on paper is $24,218.

### What is the average price of a Götz, Karl Otto painting?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Götz, Karl Otto painting is $24,993. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Götz, Karl Otto's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Götz, Karl Otto painting is $149,569.

### What is the average price of a medium Götz, Karl Otto print?

Based on 115 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Götz, Karl Otto print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $605, 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 Götz, Karl Otto work on paper?

Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Götz, Karl Otto work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,028, 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 Götz, Karl Otto's auction record?

Götz, Karl Otto's auction record is $149,813, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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