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# Otto Beckmann (1908–1997)

## What is Otto Beckmann’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 16 auction results for Otto Beckmann at 3 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $316 including buyer’s premium (middle half $228–$843, n=5). The auction record is $1,523 for Patterned figure (2024, Widder Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patterned figure, 1937 | Holz, 34 x 13,5 x 3 cm, Höhe mit Sockel 37cm | $1,523 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |
| 2 | OTTO BECKMANN* | Bronze 21 x 6 x 6 cm | $843 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Saint, 1946 | Kupferstich/Papier 19 x 11 cm | $228 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | «Elektronische Computergrafik», colour screenprint, 1970 | Screenprint | $879 | Dorotheum | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Venezia morta and Imaginäre Architektur 1, 1970 | Giclée print/papier | $541 | Widder Auktionen | May 2023 |
| 3 | Imaginäre Architektur: "Die Baustelle", 1977 | Aquatinta/Papier 12,9 x 18,2 cm | $316 | Widder Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | The Antichrist | Kupferstich/Papier 24 x 20,5 cm | $228 | Widder Auktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Imaginäre Architektur, 1977 | Lithografie/Papier, 13 x 18,2 cm | $218 | Widder Auktionen | May 2024 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $316 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $316 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 16 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Beckmann is a Russian-Austrian artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $678. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Beckmann sold in 2026 for $879, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Beckmann work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Beckmann work is $678.

The median Otto Beckmann print sells for $272 across 6 lots.

The median Otto Beckmann sculpture sells for $1,025 across 3 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 | 6 | $272 | $879 | — | 2026-10-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,025‡ | $1,709‡ | — | 2026-06-05 |

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $228–$316 | $228 | $879 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,709‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,025‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $879 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $541 |

‡ 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 Beckmann worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Beckmann work is $678. The median Otto Beckmann print sells for $272 across 6 lots. The median Otto Beckmann sculpture sells for $1,025 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Otto Beckmann's auction record is $2,056, set in 2024. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Beckmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-beckmann (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.