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# Otto Gutfreund (1889–1927)

## What is Otto Gutfreund’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Otto Gutfreund at 11 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,565 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,525–$26,670, n=7). The auction record is $40,640 for Kubistické poprsí (Cubist Bust) (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kubistické poprsí (Cubist Bust), 1913 | Bronze | $40,640 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Concert Relief (KONCERT – RELIÉF) | Bronze | $39,553 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | Violoncelliste, 1912 | Bronze | $35,082 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 4 | Milenci (Embracing Figures), 1913 | Bronze | $27,940 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Viki, 1912 | Bronze | $25,400 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Viki, 1912-1913 | Plaster | $22,449 | Christie's | Feb 2014 |
| 7 | Viki, 1889 | Bronze | $19,490 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 8 | Souzvuk, 1911-1912 | Bronze | $18,843 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | Hlava zeny, 1919 | Bronze | $15,802 | Christie's | Feb 2013 |
| 10 | Konzert, 1912 | Bronze relief | $12,565 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 24 | $8,865 |
| Other | 11 | $2,741 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $2,339 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $27,940 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $2,943 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Gutfreund is a Czech artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,288. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Gutfreund sold in 2026 for $12,565, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Otto Gutfreund work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Otto Gutfreund work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Gutfreund work is $3,288.

The median Otto Gutfreund sculpture sells for $8,865 across 28 lots.

The median Otto Gutfreund work on paper sells for $2,339 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Gutfreund work on papers typically sell for $813–$2,884 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Gutfreund sculptures typically sell for $3,339–$15,802 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 24 | $2,339‡ | $3,898 | 95.8% | 2026-07-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 31 | $8,865‡ | $40,640 | 90.3% | 2026-06-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $39,553 | $40,640 | — | 2025-11-18 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $813–$2,884‡ | $2,339‡ | $3,898 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $3,339–$15,802‡ | $8,569‡ | $35,082 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $9,915–$33,746‡ | $19,412‡ | $40,640 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $40,640 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $39,553 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,898 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $3,555 |

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 Gutfreund worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Gutfreund work is $3,288. The median Otto Gutfreund sculpture sells for $8,865 across 28 lots. The median Otto Gutfreund work on paper sells for $2,339 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Gutfreund work on papers typically sell for $813–$2,884 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Otto Gutfreund sculptures typically sell for $3,339–$15,802 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Otto Gutfreund sculpture?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Gutfreund sculpture is $8,865. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Gutfreund's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Gutfreund sculpture is $40,640.

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Gutfreund work on paper is $2,339. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Gutfreund work on paper is $3,898.

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

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Gutfreund work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,339, 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 Otto Gutfreund sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Gutfreund sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Otto Gutfreund's auction record is $40,640, set in 2025.

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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 Gutfreund auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-gutfreund (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.