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# Otto Greiner (1869–1916)

Otto Greiner is a German artist with 182 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,241. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Greiner is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,474; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Greiner work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Greiner work is $1,241.

The median Otto Greiner print sells for $1,115 across 81 lots.

The median Otto Greiner work on paper sells for $3,581 across 19 lots.

The median Otto Greiner painting sells for $6,666 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Greiner prints typically sell for $429–$1,536 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Greiner prints typically sell for $764–$2,062 (the middle half of 25 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 | 127 | $1,115‡ | $15,574‡ | 63.8% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 4 | $6,666‡ | $13,295‡ | 50% | 2015-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $3,581‡ | $17,038‡ | 52.8% | 2024-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $12,110‡ | $17,038‡ | — | 2020-11-05 |

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

Otto Greiner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (127 lots) median $1,115 with 63.8% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $6,666, record $13,295. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Otto Greiner painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $12,110.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $429–$1,536‡ | $867‡ | $10,926 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $764–$2,062‡ | $1,241‡ | $8,682‡ |

‡ 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) | 15 | $1,176–$6,237‡ | $3,359‡ | $17,038‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $17,038‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $15,574‡ |
| Paintings | 2004 | $13,295‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $10,926 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,894 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $37 |

‡ 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 Otto Greiner worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Greiner work is $1,241. The median Otto Greiner print sells for $1,115 across 81 lots. The median Otto Greiner work on paper sells for $3,581 across 19 lots. The median Otto Greiner painting sells for $6,666 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Greiner prints typically sell for $429–$1,536 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Greiner prints typically sell for $764–$2,062 (the middle half of 25 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 Greiner print?

Based on 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Greiner print is $1,115. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Greiner's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Greiner print is $15,574. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Greiner work on paper is $3,581. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Greiner work on paper is $17,038. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Otto Greiner print?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Greiner print (small (under 50 cm)) is $867, 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 medium Otto Greiner print?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Greiner print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,241, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Otto Greiner's auction record is $17,038, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Greiner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-greiner (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.