> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-baum · updated 2026-11-01

# Otto Baum (1900–1977)

Otto Baum is an artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,646. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Baum is recorded as sold in 2023 for $2,646; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Baum work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Baum work is $2,646.

The median Otto Baum sculpture sells for $2,671 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $2,671‡ | $9,320‡ | 76.5% | 2023-07-12 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,769–$3,706‡ | $2,671‡ | $8,959‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $9,320‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $8,959‡ |

‡ 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 Otto Baum worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Baum work is $2,646. The median Otto Baum sculpture sells for $2,671 across 13 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Otto Baum sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Baum sculpture is $2,671. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Baum's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Baum sculpture is $9,320. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Otto Baum's auction record is $9,320, set in 2010. 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, “Otto Baum auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-baum (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.