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# Otto Modersohn (1865–1943)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 264 auction results for Otto Modersohn at 13 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,802 including buyer’s premium (middle half $12,015–$23,067, n=28). The auction record is $152,100 for Abend im Moordorf (2019, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abend im Moordorf, 1898 | Painting | $152,100 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2019 |
| 2 | Vorfrühling (Anemonen) (Early Spring (Anemones)), 1904 | Oil paint | $118,201 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Rautendorfer Graben mit Bootschuppen bei Worpswede, 1927 | Oil paint | $75,733 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 4 | Brautzug im Frühling, 1905 | Painting | $70,705 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Herbst am Moorkanal. Verso: Louise Modersohn-Breling im grünen Kleid, 1923 | Painting | $61,655 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Schützenfest in Worpswede, 1916 | Oil on wood panel | $59,918 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Heinrich Brelings Töchter, circa 1910 | Öl auf Pappe | $51,954 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2004 |
| 8 | Unter Birken, 1902 | Painting | $49,284 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Sommertag in Vorderhindelang, 1932 | Painting | $48,612 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Überschwemmung an der Wümme, 1938 | Oil on canvas | $48,532 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 170 | $18,177 |
| Other | 5 | $4,111 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,979 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 146 | $18,478 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $9,579 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 264 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Modersohn is a German artist with 359 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $16,144. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Modersohn sold in 2026 for $32,543, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Otto Modersohn work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Otto Modersohn work worth?

Across 263 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Modersohn work is $16,144.

The median Otto Modersohn painting sells for $17,557 across 225 lots.

The median Otto Modersohn work on paper sells for $4,295 across 37 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Modersohn paintings typically sell for $12,766–$24,218 (the middle half of 192 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Modersohn paintings typically sell for $7,030–$15,848 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 287 | $17,557‡ | $152,100 | 78.4% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $4,295†‡ | $36,621 | 74% | 2025-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $60,786‡ | $152,100 | — | 2025-12-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $7,030–$15,848‡ | $10,784‡ | $59,918 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 192 | $12,766–$24,218‡ | $18,164‡ | $110,589‡ |

‡ 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) | 24 | $1,249–$4,261†‡ | $2,817†‡ | $13,827 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $11,977–$30,428 | $18,164 | $36,621 |

† 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 | 2019 | $152,100 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $118,201 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $36,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $33,314 |

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 Modersohn worth?

Across 263 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Modersohn work is $16,144. The median Otto Modersohn painting sells for $17,557 across 225 lots. The median Otto Modersohn work on paper sells for $4,295 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Modersohn paintings typically sell for $12,766–$24,218 (the middle half of 192 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Otto Modersohn paintings typically sell for $7,030–$15,848 (the middle half of 28 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 Modersohn painting?

Based on 225 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Modersohn painting is $17,557. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Modersohn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Modersohn painting is $152,100.

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

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Modersohn work on paper is $4,295. 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 Modersohn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Modersohn work on paper is $36,621.

### What is the average price of a medium Otto Modersohn painting?

Based on 192 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Modersohn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,164, 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 Modersohn painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Modersohn painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,784, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Otto Modersohn's auction record is $152,100, set in 2019.

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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 Modersohn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-modersohn (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.