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# Ottmar (1633–1679)

Ottmar is a German artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $48,493. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Ottmar sold in 2008 for $77,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ottmar work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ottmar work is $48,493.

The median Ottmar painting sells for $77,352 across 4 lots.

The median Ottmar print sells for $1,995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,995‡ | $1,995‡ | — | 2013-03-22 |
| Paintings | 9 | $77,352‡ | $84,700‡ | 44.4% | 2013-05-29 |

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

Ottmar's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,995. Paintings (9 lots) median $77,352, record $84,700. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ottmar painting sells for around 39× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1995 | $84,700‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $77,352 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,995‡ |

‡ 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 Ottmar worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ottmar work is $48,493. The median Ottmar painting sells for $77,352 across 4 lots. The median Ottmar print sells for $1,995 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Ottmar's auction record?

Ottmar's auction record is $84,700, set in 1995. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ottmar auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ottmar-elliger-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.