Otto Erdmann (1834–1905)
Otto Erdmann is a German artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,800. 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 Erdmann sold in 2026 for $1,980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otto Erdmann on OpeningBid →What is a Otto Erdmann work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Erdmann work is $1,800.
The median Otto Erdmann painting sells for $1,690 across 8 lots.
The median Otto Erdmann print sells for $1,619 across 1 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 | $1,619‡ | $1,619‡ | — | 2025-11-04 |
| Paintings | 15 | $1,690†‡ | $30,208‡ | 53.3% | 2026-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Otto Erdmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,619. Paintings (15 lots) median $1,690, record $30,208. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $30,208‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $7,260 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,619‡ |
‡ 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 Erdmann worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Erdmann work is $1,800. The median Otto Erdmann painting sells for $1,690 across 8 lots. The median Otto Erdmann print sells for $1,619 across 1 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 Erdmann painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Erdmann painting is $1,690. 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 Erdmann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Erdmann painting is $30,208. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Otto Erdmann's auction record?
Otto Erdmann's auction record is $30,208, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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