Otmar Alt (b. 1940)
Otmar Alt is a German artist with 353 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $371. 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 Otmar Alt sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $680 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otmar Alt on OpeningBid →What is a Otmar Alt work worth?
Across 231 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otmar Alt work is $371.
The median Otmar Alt print sells for $130 across 113 lots.
The median Otmar Alt painting sells for $3,670 across 58 lots.
The median Otmar Alt sculpture sells for $479 across 22 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Otmar Alt prints typically sell for $88–$454 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Otmar Alt prints typically sell for $80–$159 (the middle half of 50 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 | 175 | $130†‡ | $1,406 | 64.6% | 2026-05-25 |
| Paintings | 70 | $3,670†‡ | $17,826‡ | 82.9% | 2024-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $394†‡ | $814 | 88.2% | 2024-11-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 24 | $479†‡ | $1,274‡ | 91.7% | 2025-05-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $10,549†‡ | $22,189 | — | 2021-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Otmar Alt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (175 lots) median $130 with 64.6% sell-through. Paintings (70 lots) median $3,670, record $17,826. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Otmar Alt painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $10,549.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $88–$454†‡ | $180†‡ | $1,388 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 50 | $80–$159†‡ | $103†‡ | $1,406 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $768–$1,205†‡ | $957†‡ | $4,248 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $2,187–$5,053†‡ | $4,028†‡ | $10,598 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $2,422–$9,115†‡ | $5,801†‡ | $17,826‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $303–$670†‡ | $349†‡ | $814 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $433–$661†‡ | $479†‡ | $1,274‡ |
† 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 | 2021 | $17,826‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $14,868 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $1,274‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,011‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,008 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $901‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $740 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $687‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otmar Alt worth?
Across 231 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otmar Alt work is $371. The median Otmar Alt print sells for $130 across 113 lots. The median Otmar Alt painting sells for $3,670 across 58 lots. The median Otmar Alt sculpture sells for $479 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otmar Alt prints typically sell for $88–$454 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Otmar Alt prints typically sell for $80–$159 (the middle half of 50 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 Otmar Alt print?
Based on 113 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otmar Alt print is $130. 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 Otmar Alt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otmar Alt print is $1,406.
What is the average price of a Otmar Alt painting?
Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otmar Alt painting is $3,670. 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 Otmar Alt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otmar Alt painting is $17,826. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Otmar Alt sculpture?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otmar Alt sculpture is $479. 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 Otmar Alt's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otmar Alt sculpture is $1,274. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Otmar Alt print?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otmar Alt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $180, 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 the average price of a medium Otmar Alt print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otmar Alt print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $103, 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 Otmar Alt's auction record?
Otmar Alt's auction record is $22,189, set in 2021.
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