> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-eerelman · updated 2026-11-02

# Otto Eerelman (1839–1926)

Otto Eerelman is a Dutch artist with 94 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,471. 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 Eerelman sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $10,562 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Otto Eerelman work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Eerelman work is $8,471.

The median Otto Eerelman painting sells for $10,901 across 36 lots.

The median Otto Eerelman work on paper sells for $4,975 across 19 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 41 | $10,901†‡ | $161,687 | 87.8% | 2026-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $4,975† | $42,585 | 90.5% | 2026-05-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $84,562 | $161,687 | — | 2008-09-19 |

† 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) | 13 | $4,200–$10,901†‡ | $4,907†‡ | $45,980 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $7,022–$41,716† | $26,580† | $161,687 |

† 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) | 5 | $190–$1,156† | $242† | $7,853† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,513–$13,128† | $5,599† | $42,585 |

† 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 | 2006 | $161,687 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $102,660 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $42,585 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $28,435† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Eerelman worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Eerelman work is $8,471. The median Otto Eerelman painting sells for $10,901 across 36 lots. The median Otto Eerelman work on paper sells for $4,975 across 19 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 Eerelman painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Eerelman painting is $10,901. 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 Eerelman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Eerelman painting is $161,687.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Eerelman work on paper is $4,975. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Otto Eerelman's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Eerelman work on paper is $42,585.

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

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Eerelman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Eerelman work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,599, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Otto Eerelman's auction record is $161,687, set in 2006.

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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 Eerelman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-eerelman (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.