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# GLEICHMANN, OTTO (1887–1963)

GLEICHMANN, OTTO is an artist with 91 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,676. 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 GLEICHMANN, OTTO sold in 2021 for $26,771, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a GLEICHMANN, OTTO work worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GLEICHMANN, OTTO work is $1,676.

The median GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on paper sells for $2,129 across 42 lots.

The median GLEICHMANN, OTTO print sells for $372 across 15 lots.

The median GLEICHMANN, OTTO painting sells for $4,019 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on papers typically sell for $869–$4,082 (the middle half of 39 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 | 20 | $372†‡ | $3,118‡ | 75% | 2025-05-31 |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,019‡ | $26,771 | — | 2021-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $2,129‡ | $17,989‡ | 84% | 2020-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $16,940‡ | $26,771 | — | 2021-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

GLEICHMANN, OTTO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (20 lots) median $372 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $4,019, record $26,771. A typical GLEICHMANN, OTTO painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $16,940.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $237–$577†‡ | $335†‡ | $3,118‡ |

† 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 | $3,784–$15,890‡ | $14,445‡ | $26,771 |

‡ 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) | 39 | $869–$4,082‡ | $2,039‡ | $11,699‡ |

‡ 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 | $26,771 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $17,989‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $15,890‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,699‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,118‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,757‡ |

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

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 GLEICHMANN, OTTO worth?

Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a GLEICHMANN, OTTO work is $1,676. The median GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on paper sells for $2,129 across 42 lots. The median GLEICHMANN, OTTO print sells for $372 across 15 lots. The median GLEICHMANN, OTTO painting sells for $4,019 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on papers typically sell for $869–$4,082 (the middle half of 39 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 GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on paper is $2,129. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is GLEICHMANN, OTTO's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on paper is $17,989. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a GLEICHMANN, OTTO print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a GLEICHMANN, OTTO print is $372. 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 GLEICHMANN, OTTO's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a GLEICHMANN, OTTO print is $3,118. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small GLEICHMANN, OTTO work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small GLEICHMANN, OTTO print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small GLEICHMANN, OTTO print (small (under 50 cm)) is $335, 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 GLEICHMANN, OTTO's auction record?

GLEICHMANN, OTTO's auction record is $26,771, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “GLEICHMANN, OTTO auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-gleichmann (updated 2026-11-01).

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.
