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# Otto Hofmann (1907–1996)

Otto Hofmann is a German artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,414. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Hofmann sold in 2025 for $5,793, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Hofmann work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Hofmann work is $1,414.

The median Otto Hofmann painting sells for $1,183 across 5 lots.

The median Otto Hofmann work on paper sells for $6,907 across 2 lots.

The median Otto Hofmann print sells for $291 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $291‡ | $291‡ | 20% | 2015-06-17 |
| Paintings | 9 | $1,183‡ | $5,793 | 55.6% | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,907‡ | $7,475 | 40% | 2009-12-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,646‡ | $1,646‡ | 50% | 2015-05-15 |

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

Otto Hofmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $291 with 20% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $1,183, record $5,793. A typical Otto Hofmann painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $7,475 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $6,339‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,793 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,869‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1,646‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $291‡ |

‡ 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 Hofmann worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Hofmann work is $1,414. The median Otto Hofmann painting sells for $1,183 across 5 lots. The median Otto Hofmann work on paper sells for $6,907 across 2 lots. The median Otto Hofmann print sells for $291 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Otto Hofmann's auction record is $7,475, set in 1999.

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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, “Otto Hofmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-hofmann-2 (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.