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# Otto Muehl (1925–2013)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 396 auction results for Otto Muehl at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,263–$11,187, n=13). The auction record is $187,247 for Der kranke Bacchus (Caravaggio), acrylic on canvas (2021, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der kranke Bacchus (Caravaggio), acrylic on canvas, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $187,247 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | The dancer, 1984 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $112,886 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1983 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $82,704 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 19.3.1985 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $67,472 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 5 | Goats in Love, oil on canvas, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $65,076 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Paar, oil on canvas, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $61,701 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | William and Virgi (Accidents in the household), 1986 | Tempera on canvas; unframed | $57,141 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled (mixed media on cardboard), 1962 | Mixed media | $56,082 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 9 | Stilleben mit Zitrone, Acryl auf Leinwand, 1986 | Acrylic on canvas | $53,862 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Massaker Bolognese, oil on canvas, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $52,644 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 80 | $28,398 |
| Other | 55 | $4,031 |
| Works on paper | 69 | $3,759 |
| Prints | 13 | $2,245 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $35,940 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 89 | $9,739 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $3,308 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 396 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Muehl is an Austrian artist with 658 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,477. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Muehl sold in 2026 for $6,269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Otto Muehl works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Otto Muehl work worth?

Across 382 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Muehl work is $4,477.

The median Otto Muehl work on paper sells for $3,308 across 67 lots.

The median Otto Muehl painting sells for $24,059 across 45 lots.

The median Otto Muehl print sells for $2,306 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Muehl work on papers typically sell for $1,504–$3,759 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Otto Muehl paintings typically sell for $23,308–$45,111 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $2,306‡ | $12,030 | 80% | 2022-04-06 |
| Paintings | 49 | $24,059‡ | $112,886 | 91.8% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 81 | $3,308‡ | $11,187 | 82.7% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 5 | $12,482‡ | $24,311 | 40% | 2021-06-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $62,677‡ | $187,247 | — | 2023-05-24 |

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

Otto Muehl's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $2,306 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (49 lots) median $24,059, record $112,886. A typical Otto Muehl painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $62,677.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,613–$4,276‡ | $2,306‡ | $12,030 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $16,541–$27,067 | $21,052 | $39,096 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $23,308–$45,111‡ | $30,273‡ | $112,886 |

‡ 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) | 52 | $1,504–$3,759‡ | $2,623‡ | $6,015 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $3,985–$6,391 | $5,263 | $11,187 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $112,886 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $82,704 |
| Photography | 2019 | $24,311 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $12,030 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $11,187 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $9,701 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $6,142‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $654‡ |

‡ 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 Muehl worth?

Across 382 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Muehl work is $4,477. The median Otto Muehl work on paper sells for $3,308 across 67 lots. The median Otto Muehl painting sells for $24,059 across 45 lots. The median Otto Muehl print sells for $2,306 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Muehl work on papers typically sell for $1,504–$3,759 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Otto Muehl paintings typically sell for $23,308–$45,111 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Muehl work on paper is $3,308. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Muehl work on paper is $11,187.

### What is the average price of a Otto Muehl painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Muehl painting is $24,059. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Muehl painting is $112,886.

### What is the average price of a Otto Muehl print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Muehl print is $2,306. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Muehl print is $12,030.

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

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Muehl work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,623, 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 large Otto Muehl painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Otto Muehl painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $30,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Otto Muehl's auction record is $187,247, set in 2021.

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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 Muehl auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-muehl (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.