Oswald Oberhuber (1931–2020)
What is Oswald Oberhuber’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 252 auction results for Oswald Oberhuber at 5 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,349 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,172–$2,707, n=13). The auction record is $30,038 for Desire for (2016, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desire for, 1949 | Bronze; foundry and year of casting unknown, probably in an edition of 5 pieces (according to current knowledge); no known numbered examples | $30,038 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on hardboard), 1949 | Oil on hardboard; framed | $27,093 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Schlangenrelief (Snake Relief), 1950 | Bronze; cast of gesso; art foundry and cast year unkonw; in an edition of 4 copies, no copy is numbered | $22,528 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 4 | o.T., 1951 | Mischtechnik auf Hartfaserplatte; gerahmt | $19,347 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 5 | Untitled (oil and lacquer on burlap), 1931 | — | $18,554 | Dorotheum | Mar 2018 |
| 6 | Maria Himmelfahrt, 1982 | — | $18,114 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | o.T., 1950 | Mischtechnik auf Hartfaserplatte auf Platte; ungerahmt | $17,735 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 8 | Untitled | Oil on canvas; unframed and without stretcher frame | $17,697 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on linen) | Oil on linen; framed | $16,541 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2019 |
| 10 | Stäbe, wooden sticks nailed to frame, partially painted with dispersion, 1931 | Wooden sticks nailed to the frame, partially painted with dispersion | $15,822 | Dorotheum | Nov 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 6 | $6,767 |
| Paintings | 33 | $6,015 |
| Other | 59 | $2,707 |
| Works on paper | 80 | $1,807 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $10,526 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 96 | $2,406 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $1,880 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 252 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Oswald Oberhuber is an Italian artist with 387 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,256. 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 Oswald Oberhuber sold in 2026 for $9,022, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 248 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswald Oberhuber work is $2,256.
The median Oswald Oberhuber work on paper sells for $1,504 across 66 lots.
The median Oswald Oberhuber painting sells for $6,015 across 17 lots.
The median Oswald Oberhuber print sells for $4,511 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Oswald Oberhuber work on papers typically sell for $1,047–$2,368 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Oswald Oberhuber work on papers typically sell for $1,164–$2,481 (the middle half of 32 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 | 3 | $4,511 | $9,022 | — | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 19 | $6,015 | $27,093 | 89.5% | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 72 | $1,504†‡ | $13,533 | 91.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,556 | $2,556 | — | 2018-02-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $18,554‡ | $30,038 | — | 2019-02-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Oswald Oberhuber's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $4,511. Paintings (19 lots) median $6,015, record $27,093. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $18,554.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $4,060–$7,519 | $5,263 | $15,037 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,164–$2,481†‡ | $1,504†‡ | $3,759 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $1,047–$2,368† | $1,729† | $13,533 |
† 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 | 2018 | $27,093 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $16,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $13,533 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $9,022 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $4,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,210 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,556 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oswald Oberhuber worth?
Across 248 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oswald Oberhuber work is $2,256. The median Oswald Oberhuber work on paper sells for $1,504 across 66 lots. The median Oswald Oberhuber painting sells for $6,015 across 17 lots. The median Oswald Oberhuber print sells for $4,511 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Oswald Oberhuber work on papers typically sell for $1,047–$2,368 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Oswald Oberhuber work on papers typically sell for $1,164–$2,481 (the middle half of 32 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 Oswald Oberhuber work on paper?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswald Oberhuber work on paper is $1,504. 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 Oswald Oberhuber's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswald Oberhuber work on paper is $13,533.
What is the average price of a Oswald Oberhuber painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oswald Oberhuber painting is $6,015.
What is Oswald Oberhuber's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oswald Oberhuber painting is $27,093.
What is the average price of a medium Oswald Oberhuber work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oswald Oberhuber work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Oswald Oberhuber work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oswald Oberhuber work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,504, 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 Oswald Oberhuber's auction record?
Oswald Oberhuber's auction record is $30,038, set in 2016.
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