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# Otis Polelonema (1902–1981)

Otis Polelonema is a Native American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,300. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otis Polelonema is recorded as sold in 2019 for $1,300; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otis Polelonema work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otis Polelonema work is $1,300.

The median Otis Polelonema painting sells for $2,410 across 2 lots.

The median Otis Polelonema work on paper sells for $2,530 across 1 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 | 2 | $2,410‡ | $3,520 | — | 2019-10-11 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,530 | $2,530 | — | 1994-01-29 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1992 | $3,520 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $2,530 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,300‡ |

‡ 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 Otis Polelonema worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otis Polelonema work is $1,300. The median Otis Polelonema painting sells for $2,410 across 2 lots. The median Otis Polelonema work on paper sells for $2,530 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otis Polelonema's auction record?

Otis Polelonema's auction record is $3,520, set in 1992.

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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.