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# Otto Eduard Pippel (1878–1960)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 93 auction results for Otto Eduard Pippel at 11 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,298 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,865–$7,947, n=11). The auction record is $60,536 for Hofgarten in München (2016, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hofgarten in München, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $60,536 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |
| 2 | Wintermorgen im Wettersteingebirge, Zugspitze, 1878 | Oil paint | $27,500 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | Im Garten, 1878 | Oil paint | $23,512 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 4 | Abendgesellschaft, circa 1930 | Oil on canvas | $21,524 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2016 |
| 5 | Wirtsgarten am Starnberger-See | Öl auf Leinwand | $18,164 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2026 |
| 6 | Auf dem Markusplatz in Venedig | Öl auf Leinwand | $10,596 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2024 |
| 7 | Fischmarkt in Venedig | Öl auf Leinwand | $10,596 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2025 |
| 8 | Orchesterkonzert | Öl auf Leinwand | $9,839 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2025 |
| 9 | Im Münchner Hirschgarten, 1935 | Öl auf Leinwand | $9,082 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2024 |
| 10 | Lake Karer in Tyrol | Oil on canvas | $9,022 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $4,796 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $6,055 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,334 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 93 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Eduard Pippel is a German artist with 239 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,460. 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 Eduard Pippel sold in 2026 for $18,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Otto Eduard Pippel works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Otto Eduard Pippel work worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Eduard Pippel work is $4,460.

The median Otto Eduard Pippel painting sells for $5,298 across 56 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Eduard Pippel paintings typically sell for $2,235–$10,785 (the middle half of 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 66 | $5,298†‡ | $60,536 | 84.8% | 2026-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $25,657‡ | $60,536 | — | 2017-12-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,227–$7,399† | $3,334† | $18,164 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $2,235–$10,785†‡ | $5,752†‡ | $60,536 |

† 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 | $60,536 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $27,500 |

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 Eduard Pippel worth?

Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Eduard Pippel work is $4,460. The median Otto Eduard Pippel painting sells for $5,298 across 56 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Eduard Pippel paintings typically sell for $2,235–$10,785 (the middle half of 44 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 Eduard Pippel painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Eduard Pippel painting is $5,298. 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 Eduard Pippel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Eduard Pippel painting is $60,536.

### What is the average price of a medium Otto Eduard Pippel painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Eduard Pippel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,752, 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 Eduard Pippel's auction record?

Otto Eduard Pippel's auction record is $60,536, 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 Eduard Pippel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-eduard-pippel (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.