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# NEBEL, OTTO (1892–1973)

NEBEL, OTTO is a CH artist with 541 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $529. 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 NEBEL, OTTO sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $7,448 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a NEBEL, OTTO work worth?

Across 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NEBEL, OTTO work is $529.

The median NEBEL, OTTO print sells for $151 across 163 lots.

The median NEBEL, OTTO work on paper sells for $1,591 across 134 lots.

The median NEBEL, OTTO painting sells for $4,783 across 48 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) NEBEL, OTTO work on papers typically sell for $654–$2,807 (the middle half of 124 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) NEBEL, OTTO prints typically sell for $91–$270 (the middle half of 68 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 | 235 | $151†‡ | $3,597 | 69.4% | 2026-06-21 |
| Paintings | 62 | $4,783†‡ | $18,724† | 77.4% | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 176 | $1,591†‡ | $12,750 | 76.1% | 2025-11-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $456† | $506† | 50% | 2017-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $10,376†‡ | $18,724† | — | 2024-11-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

NEBEL, OTTO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (235 lots) median $151 with 69.4% sell-through. Paintings (62 lots) median $4,783, record $18,724. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,724 (buyer's premium not included). A typical NEBEL, OTTO painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $10,376.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 68 | $91–$270† | $159† | $2,698 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 66 | $88–$166†‡ | $118†‡ | $1,212‡ |

† 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) | 26 | $1,065–$5,491†‡ | $2,773†‡ | $12,393† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $4,558–$10,792†‡ | $5,353†‡ | $13,480† |

† 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) | 124 | $654–$2,807†‡ | $1,509†‡ | $12,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,611–$3,587†‡ | $2,820†‡ | $3,984† |

† 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 | 2005 | $18,724† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,480† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $12,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,229 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,597 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,698 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $506† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $405† |

† 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 NEBEL, OTTO worth?

Across 390 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a NEBEL, OTTO work is $529. The median NEBEL, OTTO print sells for $151 across 163 lots. The median NEBEL, OTTO work on paper sells for $1,591 across 134 lots. The median NEBEL, OTTO painting sells for $4,783 across 48 lots. Small (under 50 cm) NEBEL, OTTO work on papers typically sell for $654–$2,807 (the middle half of 124 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) NEBEL, OTTO prints typically sell for $91–$270 (the middle half of 68 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 NEBEL, OTTO print?

Based on 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NEBEL, OTTO print is $151. 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 NEBEL, OTTO's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NEBEL, OTTO print is $3,597.

### What is the average price of a NEBEL, OTTO work on paper?

Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NEBEL, OTTO work on paper is $1,591. 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 NEBEL, OTTO's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NEBEL, OTTO work on paper is $12,750.

### What is the average price of a NEBEL, OTTO painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a NEBEL, OTTO painting is $4,783. 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 NEBEL, OTTO's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a NEBEL, OTTO painting is $18,724. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,724 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small NEBEL, OTTO work on paper?

Based on 124 sold lots, the median auction price of a small NEBEL, OTTO work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,509, 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 NEBEL, OTTO print?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a small NEBEL, OTTO print (small (under 50 cm)) is $159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

NEBEL, OTTO's auction record is $18,724, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,724 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “NEBEL, OTTO auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nebel-otto (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.