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# Othmar Zechyr (1938–1996)

## What is Othmar Zechyr’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 203 auction results for Othmar Zechyr at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,486 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,003–$8,739, n=8). The auction record is $22,553 for Urlandschaft (2012, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urlandschaft, 1972 | Tusche auf Papier | $22,553 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | Explorama 8, 1969 | Pink, black and grey India ink on paper | $19,760 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Untitled (mixed media on paper), 1980 | Mixed media on paper | $16,541 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2015 |
| 4 | Untitled (India ink on paper), 1986 | India ink on paper; framed | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Fünf schwarze Pranger, 1976/77 | India ink on paper; framed | $14,726 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Untitled (India ink on paper), 1967 | India ink on paper; unframed | $13,010 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | Berg mit Gerüst, 1977 | India ink on paper; framed | $11,652 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (Höllental), 1984 | India ink on transparent paper; unframed | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | Untitled (India ink on paper), 1987 | India ink on paper; unframed | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | May 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (India ink on transparent paper), 1984 | India ink on transparent paper; unframed | $10,526 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 36 | $6,015 |
| Other | 13 | $2,947 |
| Prints | 6 | $405 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $7,519 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $5,263 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 203 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Othmar Zechyr is an Austrian artist with 247 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $348. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Othmar Zechyr is recorded as sold in 2026 for $545; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Othmar Zechyr works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Othmar Zechyr work worth?

Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Othmar Zechyr work is $348.

The median Othmar Zechyr work on paper sells for $6,015 across 27 lots.

The median Othmar Zechyr print sells for $638 across 7 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Othmar Zechyr work on papers typically sell for $4,098–$8,270 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $638‡ | $5,714 | — | 2023-12-19 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $6,015 | $16,541 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $14,726‡ | $41,274‡ | — | 2026-06-16 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $4,098–$8,270 | $5,489 | $10,526 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,015–$12,782 | $9,022 | $16,541 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $16,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,037 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $5,714 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,759 |

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 Othmar Zechyr worth?

Across 177 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Othmar Zechyr work is $348. The median Othmar Zechyr work on paper sells for $6,015 across 27 lots. The median Othmar Zechyr print sells for $638 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Othmar Zechyr work on papers typically sell for $4,098–$8,270 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Othmar Zechyr work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Othmar Zechyr work on paper is $6,015.

### What is Othmar Zechyr's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Othmar Zechyr work on paper is $16,541.

### What is the average price of a small Othmar Zechyr work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Othmar Zechyr work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Othmar Zechyr's auction record?

Othmar Zechyr's auction record is $41,274, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.