Otto Eglau (1917–1988)
Otto Eglau is a German artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $391. 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 Eglau is recorded as sold in 2026 for $472; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Eglau work is $391.
The median Otto Eglau print sells for $357 across 47 lots.
The median Otto Eglau work on paper sells for $510 across 10 lots.
The median Otto Eglau painting sells for $734 across 6 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 | 59 | $357†‡ | $1,459‡ | 79.7% | 2025-11-29 |
| Paintings | 7 | $734‡ | $1,470‡ | 85.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $510‡ | $1,497‡ | 62.5% | 2018-12-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,464‡ | $1,497‡ | — | 2017-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Otto Eglau's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (59 lots) median $357 with 79.7% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $734, record $1,470. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Otto Eglau painting sells for around 2.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $1,464.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $172–$380†‡ | $307†‡ | $729‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $213–$595†‡ | $401†‡ | $904‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $472–$1,033‡ | $936‡ | $1,470‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $390–$876‡ | $454‡ | $1,497‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,497‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,470‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,459‡ |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,033‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $904‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $740‡ |
‡ 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 Eglau worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Eglau work is $391. The median Otto Eglau print sells for $357 across 47 lots. The median Otto Eglau work on paper sells for $510 across 10 lots. The median Otto Eglau painting sells for $734 across 6 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 Eglau print?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Eglau print is $357. 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 Eglau's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Eglau print is $1,459. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Otto Eglau work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Eglau work on paper is $510. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto Eglau's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Eglau work on paper is $1,497. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Otto Eglau print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Eglau print (small (under 50 cm)) is $307, 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 Eglau print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Eglau print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $401, 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 Eglau's auction record?
Otto Eglau's auction record is $1,497, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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