> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oscar-bach-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Oscar Bach (1884–1957)

## What is Oscar Bach’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Oscar Bach at 20 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,542 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,265–$1,802, n=6). The auction record is $17,500 for Table Lamp (2013, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Table Lamp | Nickel-plated and patinated metal | $17,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2013 |
| 2 | A HANGING LANTERN, circa 1929 | Iron | $3,750 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 3 | Savonarola chair | Brass, painted steel, upholstered cushion | $2,904 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Rare Art Deco Lamp by Oscar Bach (German/American, 1884-1957) | Bronze | $2,600 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | OSCAR BACH (1884-1957) | Cast iron | $2,417 | Tajan | Jun 2022 |
| 6 | Pair of Table Lamps | Metal with Steuben glass globe shades | $2,375 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2022 |
| 7 | Manner of Oscar Bach Wrought-Iron and Bronze Table 22 x 21 x 21 in. (55.9 x 53.3 x 53.3 cm.) | Bronze | $1,875 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Pair Oscar Bach Floor Lamps with Steuben Glass Panels (Glass Damaged), 1884 | Height (overall): 68 1/2 inches | $1,625 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2022 |
| 9 | Chair, 1925 | Iron, bronze, wood | $1,584 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Throne Chair | Bronze | $1,500 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $2,000 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $1,187 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,625 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $920 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oscar Bach is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,244. 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 Oscar Bach sold in 2026 for $1,584, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oscar Bach work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Bach work is $1,244.

The median Oscar Bach sculpture sells for $300 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $300† | $1,625† | 66.7% | 2025-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,000† | $17,500 | — | 2013-03-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1,625† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $450 |

† 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 Oscar Bach worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oscar Bach work is $1,244. The median Oscar Bach sculpture sells for $300 across 4 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 Oscar Bach's auction record?

Oscar Bach's auction record is $17,500, set in 2013.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Oscar Bach auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oscar-bach-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.