Oskar W. Fischinger (1900–1967)
What is Oskar W. Fischinger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 68 auction results for Oskar W. Fischinger at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,836 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,794–$7,144, n=8). The auction record is $31,250 for Egyptian (2020, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egyptian, 1944 | Painting | $31,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Space Motion #1, 1955 | Painting | $22,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Space Abstraction, 1964 | Painting | $17,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2015 |
| 4 | Eclipse, 1960 | Painting | $16,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | The Wave, 1948 | Painting | $16,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2012 |
| 6 | Macro #61, 1966 | Painting | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2021 |
| 7 | Tower, 1954 | Pencil | $15,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2019 |
| 8 | Abstraction No. 25, 1962 | Painting | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2020 |
| 9 | Green Mantra / Green Butterfly, 1956 | Painting | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2022 |
| 10 | Perspective I, 1961 | Painting | $11,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Feb 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $5,625 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $15,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $7,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $3,438 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 68 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Oskar W. Fischinger is an American artist with 75 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,469. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Oskar W. Fischinger sold in 2025 for $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar W. Fischinger work is $5,469.
The median Oskar W. Fischinger painting sells for $5,313 across 65 lots.
The median Oskar W. Fischinger work on paper sells for $11,250 across 2 lots.
The median Oskar W. Fischinger photograph sells for $404 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oskar W. Fischinger paintings typically sell for $2,500–$5,313 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Oskar W. Fischinger paintings typically sell for $5,250–$9,375 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $5,313 | $31,250 | 90.3% | 2025-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $11,250 | $15,000 | — | 2020-02-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $404‡ | $404‡ | — | 2007-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $17,500 | $31,250 | — | 2020-02-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,500–$5,313 | $3,438 | $7,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $5,250–$9,375 | $7,620 | $31,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,000–$17,500 | $16,250 | $22,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $31,250 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $22,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,500 |
| Photography | 2007 | $404‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oskar W. Fischinger worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar W. Fischinger work is $5,469. The median Oskar W. Fischinger painting sells for $5,313 across 65 lots. The median Oskar W. Fischinger work on paper sells for $11,250 across 2 lots. The median Oskar W. Fischinger photograph sells for $404 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oskar W. Fischinger paintings typically sell for $2,500–$5,313 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Oskar W. Fischinger paintings typically sell for $5,250–$9,375 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Oskar W. Fischinger painting?
Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar W. Fischinger painting is $5,313.
What is Oskar W. Fischinger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oskar W. Fischinger painting is $31,250.
What is the average price of a small Oskar W. Fischinger painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oskar W. Fischinger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Oskar W. Fischinger painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oskar W. Fischinger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,620, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Oskar W. Fischinger's auction record?
Oskar W. Fischinger's auction record is $31,250, set in 2020.
See the full Oskar W. Fischinger record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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