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# Otto Meyer-Amden (1885–1933)

## What is Otto Meyer-Amden’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 157 auction results for Otto Meyer-Amden at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,941 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,866–$9,529, n=6). The auction record is $96,081 for Vorbereitung (Morgenandacht im Waisenhaus) (2021, Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vorbereitung (Morgenandacht im Waisenhaus), 1922 | Oil on cardboard | $96,081 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 2 | Heimkehr vom Spiele, 1907 | Pencil drawing | $41,178 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | STEHENDER KNABENAKT STANDING NUDE BOY | — | $33,709 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Erwartung, 1923 | Pencil, pencil and pen and ink drawing Various dimensions | $28,022 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | Uniformierung I, 1918 | Pencil and pencil on tracing paper | $22,296 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 6 | Vorbereitung. Teil mit Umblickendem III, 1918 | Watercolour on paper mounted on plywood | $19,323 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Schreitender Jüngling, nach links, 1928 | Pencil drawing | $17,844 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Händehochhaltende (Antworten), Detail, 1919 | Oil on cardboard | $17,837 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 9 | Sammelnummer von 4 Zeichnungen: Gärtnerstudie. - Stehender männlicher Akt. - Sitzender männlicher Akt. - Stehende Figur, 1909 | Silverpoint on wove paper | $17,837 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |
| 10 | 1 Tagebuchblatt, 1933 | Zeichnung in Bleistift und Farbstift | $14,075 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $12,671 |
| Works on paper | 68 | $6,099 |
| Other | 40 | $5,036 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $5,580 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 97 | $5,210 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 157 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Meyer-Amden is a Swiss artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,324. 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 Meyer-Amden sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $24,882 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Meyer-Amden work worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Meyer-Amden work is $5,324.

The median Otto Meyer-Amden work on paper sells for $5,299 across 124 lots.

The median Otto Meyer-Amden painting sells for $10,486 across 10 lots.

The median Otto Meyer-Amden print sells for $416 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Meyer-Amden work on papers typically sell for $3,294–$7,494 (the middle half of 105 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 | 10 | $416†‡ | $1,115 | 80% | 2023-11-29 |
| Paintings | 11 | $10,486‡ | $96,081 | 90.9% | 2024-09-12 |
| Works on Paper | 129 | $5,299†‡ | $45,614† | 96.1% | 2024-09-12 |
| Photography | 1 | $514† | $514† | — | 2023-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $30,865† | $96,081 | — | 2025-10-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Otto Meyer-Amden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $416 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $10,486, record $96,081. A typical Otto Meyer-Amden painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $30,865.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $322–$575†‡ | $416†‡ | $1,115 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $6,751–$13,255‡ | $10,486‡ | $96,081 |

‡ 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) | 105 | $3,294–$7,494†‡ | $5,209†‡ | $45,614† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $4,750–$7,762† | $5,716† | $19,323 |

† 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 | $96,081 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $45,614† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $41,178 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $17,837 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,115 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $911 |
| Photography | 2023 | $514† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Meyer-Amden worth?

Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Meyer-Amden work is $5,324. The median Otto Meyer-Amden work on paper sells for $5,299 across 124 lots. The median Otto Meyer-Amden painting sells for $10,486 across 10 lots. The median Otto Meyer-Amden print sells for $416 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Meyer-Amden work on papers typically sell for $3,294–$7,494 (the middle half of 105 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 Meyer-Amden work on paper?

Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Meyer-Amden work on paper is $5,299. 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 Meyer-Amden's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Meyer-Amden work on paper is $45,614. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $45,614 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Otto Meyer-Amden painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Meyer-Amden painting is $10,486. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Meyer-Amden's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Meyer-Amden painting is $96,081.

### What is the average price of a small Otto Meyer-Amden work on paper?

Based on 105 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Meyer-Amden work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,209, 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 medium Otto Meyer-Amden work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Meyer-Amden work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,716, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Otto Meyer-Amden's auction record?

Otto Meyer-Amden's auction record is $96,081, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Otto Meyer-Amden auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-meyer-amden (updated 2026-11-03).

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.