Otto (1894–1967)
Otto is a German artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,036. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Otto is recorded as sold in 2023 for $4,564; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otto on OpeningBid →What is a Otto work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto work is $4,036.
The median Otto painting sells for $4,782 across 6 lots.
The median Otto work on paper sells for $2,150 across 4 lots.
The median Otto print sells for $476 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 | 1 | $476‡ | $476‡ | — | 2014-05-31 |
| Paintings | 6 | $4,782‡ | $22,188 | — | 2023-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,150‡ | $6,963 | 80% | 2022-06-04 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Otto's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $476. Paintings (6 lots) median $4,782, record $22,188. A typical Otto painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,564–$6,692‡ | $5,000‡ | $22,188 |
‡ 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 | $22,188 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,963 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,692‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,327‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $476‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otto worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto work is $4,036. The median Otto painting sells for $4,782 across 6 lots. The median Otto work on paper sells for $2,150 across 4 lots. The median Otto print sells for $476 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto's auction record?
Otto's auction record is $22,188, set in 2019.
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