Otto Dill (1884–1957)
What is Otto Dill’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 162 auction results for Otto Dill at 18 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,298 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,287–$10,596, n=17). The auction record is $22,738 for Aus Baden-Baden (2020, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aus Baden-Baden, 1946 | Oil on fibreboard | $22,738 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Parkweg mit Reitern | Oil on canvas | $22,192 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Kutschen, Reiter und Fußgänger auf der Lichtentaler Allee (Baden-Baden) | Öl auf strukturierter Malpappe | $18,644 | Ketterer Kunst | Mar 2005 |
| 4 | Auffahrt zum Maimarkt, 1949 | Oil on canvas | $15,839 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | Iffezheim Rennbahn, 1929 | Painting | $14,639 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Der Angriff der Löwen, 1956 | Painting | $14,431 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Auf dem Wege zur Rennbahn, 1954 | Wool | $14,287 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2025 |
| 8 | Löwenrudel am Wasser bei Nacht, 1944 | Öl auf Leinwand | $12,866 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Tunis Stadtübersicht, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $12,807 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2013 |
| 10 | Zwei Tiger in exotischer Waldlandschaft, 1920 | Öl auf Holz | $12,109 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $7,110 |
| Other | 10 | $1,177 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $7,585 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,199 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 162 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Otto Dill is a German artist with 284 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,826. 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 Dill sold in 2026 for $5,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otto Dill on OpeningBid →What is a Otto Dill work worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Dill work is $3,826.
The median Otto Dill painting sells for $6,413 across 93 lots.
The median Otto Dill work on paper sells for $788 across 46 lots.
The median Otto Dill print sells for $76 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Dill paintings typically sell for $4,760–$9,184 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Otto Dill work on papers typically sell for $549–$1,196 (the middle half of 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $76‡ | $91‡ | 60% | 2026-01-29 |
| Paintings | 137 | $6,413†‡ | $26,500‡ | 67.9% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 78 | $788†‡ | $8,171 | 59% | 2025-01-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $20,000†‡ | $26,500‡ | — | 2026-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Otto Dill's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $76 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (137 lots) median $6,413, record $26,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Otto Dill painting sells for around 85× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $20,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,266–$5,379†‡ | $3,035†‡ | $8,200‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $4,760–$9,184†‡ | $6,811†‡ | $22,738 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $8,197–$20,000‡ | $15,137‡ | $26,500‡ |
† 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) | 34 | $549–$1,196†‡ | $986†‡ | $2,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $680–$7,967†‡ | $1,800†‡ | $8,171 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1994 | $26,500‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $22,738 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $8,171 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $7,967 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $91‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $76 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otto Dill worth?
Across 159 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Dill work is $3,826. The median Otto Dill painting sells for $6,413 across 93 lots. The median Otto Dill work on paper sells for $788 across 46 lots. The median Otto Dill print sells for $76 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Dill paintings typically sell for $4,760–$9,184 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Otto Dill work on papers typically sell for $549–$1,196 (the middle half of 34 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 Dill painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Dill painting is $6,413. 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 Dill's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Dill painting is $26,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Otto Dill work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Dill work on paper is $788. 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 Dill's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Dill work on paper is $8,171.
What is the average price of a medium Otto Dill painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Dill painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,811, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Otto Dill work on paper?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Dill work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Dill's auction record?
Otto Dill's auction record is $26,500, set in 1994. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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