Otis Bass (1784–1861)
Otis Bass is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $889. 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 Otis Bass sold in 2010 for $5,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otis Bass on OpeningBid →What is a Otis Bass work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otis Bass work is $889.
The median Otis Bass painting sells for $889 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $889†‡ | $32,500 | 85.7% | 2024-03-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $747–$4,441†‡ | $889†‡ | $32,500 |
† 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 | 2009 | $32,500 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $5,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otis Bass worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otis Bass work is $889. The median Otis Bass painting sells for $889 across 6 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 Otis Bass's auction record?
Otis Bass's auction record is $32,500, set in 2009.
See the full Otis Bass record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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