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# Otto Mueller (1874–1930)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 421 auction results for Otto Mueller at 26 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,086 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,188–$27,304, n=40). The auction record is $3,317,207 for Badende (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badende, circa 1927 | Distemper on burlap | $3,317,207 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 2 | Sitzende im Grünen, circa 1927 | Distemper on burlap | $1,285,889 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 3 | Frau und Knabe (Mädchen und Knabe am Waldteich, Nach dem Bade), 1922 | Leimfarbe auf Rupfen | $1,193,714 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 4 | Drei badende Mädchen, 1911 | Glue-bound distemper on burlap | $1,178,029 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 5 | Sitzender Akt in Landschaft, 1927 | Distemper on burlap | $1,107,769 | Christie's | Feb 2009 |
| 6 | Mädchen auf dem Kanapee, 1914 | Glue-bound distemper on burlap laminated on canvas | $889,889 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Badende in Landschaft, 1920 | Glue-bound distemper on burlap | $821,207 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Selbstbildnis mit Rückenakt (im Hintergrund Elfriede Timm), 1929 | Glue-bound distemper on burlap | $748,946 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | Landschaft (recto); Sitzender Akt in Landschaft (verso), 1925 | Distemper on burlap | $722,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artistenpaar, 1910 | Lithograph | $1,151,045 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $389,201 |
| Works on paper | 40 | $55,109 |
| Other | 27 | $18,905 |
| Prints | 219 | $11,637 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $456,920 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 106 | $42,017 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 197 | $10,068 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 421 results from 26 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Mueller is a German artist with 540 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $12,481. 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 Mueller sold in 2026 for $517,735, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Otto Mueller work worth?

Across 420 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Mueller work is $12,481.

The median Otto Mueller print sells for $9,430 across 302 lots.

The median Otto Mueller work on paper sells for $40,000 across 65 lots.

The median Otto Mueller painting sells for $287,767 across 37 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Mueller prints typically sell for $4,734–$13,362 (the middle half of 253 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Mueller work on papers typically sell for $18,174–$89,802 (the middle half of 47 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 | 363 | $9,430†‡ | $1.2M | 83.2% | 2026-10-09 |
| Paintings | 39 | $287,767‡ | $3.3M | 94.9% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 92 | $40,000†‡ | $472,413 | 70.7% | 2025-12-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $2,360† | $2,822† | — | 2018-06-04 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $299,703‡ | $3.3M | — | 2026-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Otto Mueller's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (363 lots) median $9,430 with 83.2% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $287,767, record $3,317,207. A typical Otto Mueller painting sells for around 31× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $299,703.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 253 | $4,734–$13,362†‡ | $8,063†‡ | $51,371 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $19,430–$44,652†‡ | $26,876†‡ | $326,570 |

† 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) | 5 | $7,574–$20,746 | $14,695 | $121,712 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $98,441–$717,375‡ | $289,336‡ | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $485,079–$1.1M‡ | $773,748‡ | $3.3M |

‡ 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) | 17 | $11,371–$59,601‡ | $20,801‡ | $155,004 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $18,174–$89,802†‡ | $41,291†‡ | $472,413 |

† 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 | 2010 | $3.3M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $472,413 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $326,570 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $299,703 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,822† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $2,360 |

† 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 Mueller worth?

Across 420 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Mueller work is $12,481. The median Otto Mueller print sells for $9,430 across 302 lots. The median Otto Mueller work on paper sells for $40,000 across 65 lots. The median Otto Mueller painting sells for $287,767 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Mueller prints typically sell for $4,734–$13,362 (the middle half of 253 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Mueller work on papers typically sell for $18,174–$89,802 (the middle half of 47 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 Mueller print?

Based on 302 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Mueller print is $9,430. 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 Mueller's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Mueller print is $1,151,045.

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

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Mueller work on paper is $40,000. 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 Mueller's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Mueller work on paper is $472,413.

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

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Mueller painting is $287,767. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Mueller painting is $3,317,207.

### What is the average price of a small Otto Mueller print?

Based on 253 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Mueller print (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,063, 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 Mueller work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Mueller work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,291, 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 Otto Mueller's auction record?

Otto Mueller's auction record is $3,317,207, set in 2010.

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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 Mueller auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-mueller (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.