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# Oskar W. Fischinger (1900–1967)

## What is Oskar W. Fischinger’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $5,625 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Oskar W. Fischinger work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.