> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-bache · updated 2026-11-02

# Otto Bache (1839–1927)

Otto Bache is a Danish artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,358. 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 Otto Bache sold in 2026 for $20,643, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Otto Bache works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Otto Bache work worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Bache work is $1,358.

The median Otto Bache painting sells for $1,680 across 94 lots.

The median Otto Bache work on paper sells for $243 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Bache paintings typically sell for $496–$3,880 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Bache paintings typically sell for $1,109–$3,902 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 139 | $1,680†‡ | $150,000† | 67.6% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $243† | $2,500† | 70.6% | 2012-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $57,154† | $150,000† | — | 2005-06-15 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $496–$3,880† | $1,121† | $20,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,109–$3,902† | $2,667† | $82,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $4,056–$52,154†‡ | $16,457†‡ | $150,000† |

† 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) | 10 | $180–$286† | $219† | $2,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $150,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $82,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $2,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,612† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Otto Bache worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Bache work is $1,358. The median Otto Bache painting sells for $1,680 across 94 lots. The median Otto Bache work on paper sells for $243 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Bache paintings typically sell for $496–$3,880 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Bache paintings typically sell for $1,109–$3,902 (the middle half of 31 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 Otto Bache painting?

Based on 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Bache painting is $1,680. 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 Otto Bache's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Bache painting is $150,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $150,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Otto Bache work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Bache work on paper is $243. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Otto Bache's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Bache work on paper is $2,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Otto Bache painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Bache painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,121, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Otto Bache painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Bache painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,667, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Otto Bache's auction record?

Otto Bache's auction record is $150,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $150,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Otto Bache auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-bache (updated 2026-11-02).

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.