Otis Kaye (1885–1974)
Otis Kaye is an American artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $30,000.
A work by Otis Kaye sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $34,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otis Kaye work is $30,000.
The median Otis Kaye painting sells for $69,000 across 12 lots.
The median Otis Kaye work on paper sells for $6,050 across 2 lots.
The median Otis Kaye print sells for $20,320 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $20,320 | $20,320 | — | 2026-01-23 |
| Paintings | 12 | $69,000 | $266,500 | — | 2022-01-19 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,050 | $9,600 | — | 2013-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $144,000 | $266,500 | — | 2007-05-24 |
Otis Kaye's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $20,320. Paintings (12 lots) median $69,000, record $266,500. A typical Otis Kaye painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $144,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $15,312–$76,031 | $46,500 | $190,780 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $266,500 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $190,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $20,320 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $9,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otis Kaye worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otis Kaye work is $30,000. The median Otis Kaye painting sells for $69,000 across 12 lots. The median Otis Kaye work on paper sells for $6,050 across 2 lots. The median Otis Kaye print sells for $20,320 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Otis Kaye painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otis Kaye painting is $69,000.
What is Otis Kaye's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otis Kaye painting is $266,500.
What is the average price of a small Otis Kaye painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otis Kaye painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $46,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Otis Kaye's auction record?
Otis Kaye's auction record is $266,500, set in 1999.
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