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# Otto Christian Olsen (1905–1966)

Otto Christian Olsen is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $549. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Christian Olsen sold in 2010 for $549, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Christian Olsen work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Christian Olsen work is $549.

The median Otto Christian Olsen painting sells for $413 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $413† | $1,554 | 61.5% | 2010-11-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $155–$783† | $277† | $1,554 |

† 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 | 2010 | $1,554 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,017 |

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 Christian Olsen worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Christian Olsen work is $549. The median Otto Christian Olsen painting sells for $413 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Otto Christian Olsen painting?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Christian Olsen painting is $413. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Otto Christian Olsen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Christian Olsen painting is $1,554.

### What is Otto Christian Olsen's auction record?

Otto Christian Olsen's auction record is $1,554, set in 2010.

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

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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.