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# Otto Dix (1891–1969)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 935 auction results for Otto Dix at 44 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,972 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,993–$63,000, n=65). The auction record is $3,987,754 for Schwangeres Weib (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schwangeres Weib, 1919 | Oil paint | $3,987,754 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 2 | Familie Glaser--Karton zum Gemälde, 1925 | Charcoal over pencil on joined tracing paper | $2,505,000 | Christie's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Sitzender Akt mit blondem Haar, 1931 | Oil paint | $1,815,949 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Französisches Ehepaar (Französisches Paar), 1925 | Paper | $825,001 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Martha Dix mit Sohn Jan auf dem Arm, 1929 | Oil paint over fine preliminary drawing on plywood board | $790,908 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Frau mit rotem Hut, 1921 | Painting | $695,444 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Salon d'amur (Matrosenkneipe), 1922 | Watercolor and ink pen | $540,794 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der Krieg (K. 70 - 119), 1924 | Etchings with drypoint and aquatint | $489,156 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | Der Krieg, 1924 | Etching | $446,351 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Der Krieg (Karsch 70-119), 1924 | Etchings with drypoint and aquatint | $441,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 57 | $63,147 |
| Works on paper | 153 | $32,500 |
| Other | 89 | $13,949 |
| Prints | 286 | $5,495 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $82,853 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 233 | $11,065 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 319 | $9,608 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 935 results from 44 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Dix is a German artist with 1,380 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,904. 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 Dix sold in 2026 for $7,249, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Otto Dix work worth?

Across 932 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Dix work is $6,904.

The median Otto Dix print sells for $3,800 across 508 lots.

The median Otto Dix work on paper sells for $15,280 across 255 lots.

The median Otto Dix painting sells for $53,650 across 73 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Dix prints typically sell for $879–$8,714 (the middle half of 286 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Dix prints typically sell for $1,821–$6,914 (the middle half of 196 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 | 707 | $3,800†‡ | $489,156 | 71.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 94 | $53,650†‡ | $4M | 77.7% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 335 | $15,280†‡ | $2.5M | 76.1% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 4 | $341‡ | $341‡ | 25% | 2019-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 68 | $195,033†‡ | $4M | — | 2026-06-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Otto Dix's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (707 lots) median $3,800 with 71.9% sell-through. Paintings (94 lots) median $53,650, record $3,987,754. A typical Otto Dix painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 68 lots) the median is $195,033.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 286 | $879–$8,714†‡ | $3,409†‡ | $489,156 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 196 | $1,821–$6,914†‡ | $3,913†‡ | $446,351 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $23,914–$83,529‡ | $38,817‡ | $695,444 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 62 | $36,429–$109,930†‡ | $55,085†‡ | $1.8M |

† 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) | 166 | $7,030–$47,560†‡ | $14,980†‡ | $540,794 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 87 | $8,485–$68,663‡ | $18,140‡ | $2.5M |

† 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 | 2016 | $4M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $825,001 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $489,156 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $446,351 |
| Photography | 2019 | $341‡ |

‡ 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 Dix worth?

Across 932 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Dix work is $6,904. The median Otto Dix print sells for $3,800 across 508 lots. The median Otto Dix work on paper sells for $15,280 across 255 lots. The median Otto Dix painting sells for $53,650 across 73 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Dix prints typically sell for $879–$8,714 (the middle half of 286 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Dix prints typically sell for $1,821–$6,914 (the middle half of 196 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 Dix print?

Based on 508 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Dix print is $3,800. 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 Dix's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Dix print is $489,156.

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

Based on 255 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Dix work on paper is $15,280. 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 Dix's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Dix work on paper is $2,505,000.

### What is the average price of a Otto Dix painting?

Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Dix painting is $53,650. 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 Dix's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Dix painting is $3,987,754.

### What is the average price of a small Otto Dix print?

Based on 286 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Dix print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,409, 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 medium Otto Dix print?

Based on 196 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Dix print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,913, 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 Dix's auction record?

Otto Dix's auction record is $3,987,754, set in 2016.

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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 Dix auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-dix (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.