Otto Freundlich (1878–1943)
Otto Freundlich is a German artist with 89 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $14,066. 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 Freundlich sold in 2024 for $14,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Freundlich work is $14,066.
The median Otto Freundlich work on paper sells for $21,986 across 45 lots.
The median Otto Freundlich print sells for $943 across 16 lots.
The median Otto Freundlich painting sells for $130,275 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Otto Freundlich work on papers typically sell for $7,440–$35,919 (the middle half of 31 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 | 21 | $943†‡ | $18,671 | 76.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Paintings | 6 | $130,275 | $616,956 | 83.3% | 2022-06-29 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $21,986†‡ | $485,193 | 86.5% | 2024-10-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $9,775‡ | $11,352 | — | 2023-11-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $284,142 | $616,956 | — | 2024-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Otto Freundlich's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $943 with 76.2% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $130,275, record $616,956. A typical Otto Freundlich painting sells for around 138× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $284,142.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $774–$1,149‡ | $943‡ | $3,636‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $736–$7,968† | $1,634† | $18,671 |
† 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) | 31 | $7,440–$35,919†‡ | $21,986†‡ | $57,324 |
† 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 | 2021 | $616,956 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $485,193 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $284,142 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $135,560 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $18,671 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $11,352 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $8,198‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $7,968 |
‡ 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 Freundlich worth?
Across 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Freundlich work is $14,066. The median Otto Freundlich work on paper sells for $21,986 across 45 lots. The median Otto Freundlich print sells for $943 across 16 lots. The median Otto Freundlich painting sells for $130,275 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Freundlich work on papers typically sell for $7,440–$35,919 (the middle half of 31 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 Freundlich work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Freundlich work on paper is $21,986. 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 Freundlich's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Freundlich work on paper is $485,193.
What is the average price of a Otto Freundlich print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Freundlich print is $943. 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 Freundlich's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Freundlich print is $18,671.
What is the average price of a small Otto Freundlich work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Freundlich work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $21,986, 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 small Otto Freundlich print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Freundlich print (small (under 50 cm)) is $943, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto Freundlich's auction record?
Otto Freundlich's auction record is $616,956, set in 2021.
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