Otto Pankok (1893–1966)
What is Otto Pankok’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Otto Pankok at 15 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $142 including buyer’s premium (middle half $114–$173, n=6). The auction record is $15,551 for Meadow Landscape with Sunrise, charcoal with white body colour on paper (2013, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadow Landscape with Sunrise, charcoal with white body colour on paper, 1893 | Charcoal | $15,551 | Dorotheum | Jun 2013 |
| 2 | Wolken über der Eifel, 1942 | Charcoal drawing | $11,978 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2019 |
| 3 | Ohne Titel (Kohle auf leichtem Karton), 1926 | Kohle auf leichtem Karton | $9,082 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Acker, circa 1928 | Kohle, teils laviert, auf dünnem, chamoisfarbenem Karton | $7,990 | Karl & Faber | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Frauenbildnis | Charcoal drawing on firm paper | $7,140 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2011 |
| 6 | Windmühle, 1930 | Kohlezeichnung, laviert, auf Karton | $5,734 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Nuna stehend, 1949 | Bronze | $3,944 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landschaften, 1919 | Drypoints and etchings | $3,120 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2010 |
| 2 | Breaking wave, 1955 | Woodcut | $2,839 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2018 |
| 3 | Gaisa im Mantel, 1947 | Kaltnadelradierung | $2,642 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $5,734 |
| Prints | 18 | $1,194 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,089 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,187 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Otto Pankok is a German artist with 206 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $703. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Otto Pankok is recorded as sold in 2025 for $4,700; 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 Pankok on OpeningBid →What is a Otto Pankok work worth?
Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Pankok work is $703.
The median Otto Pankok print sells for $663 across 84 lots.
The median Otto Pankok work on paper sells for $6,265 across 16 lots.
The median Otto Pankok sculpture sells for $3,254 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Otto Pankok prints typically sell for $332–$997 (the middle half of 56 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 | 135 | $663‡ | $3,120 | 62.2% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $6,265‡ | $12,212‡ | 47.1% | 2025-12-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $3,254 | $3,944 | 33.3% | 2024-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $9,082‡ | $15,551 | — | 2021-12-01 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $332–$997‡ | $630‡ | $3,120 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $406–$1,128‡ | $760‡ | $2,838 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,968–$7,717‡ | $7,444‡ | $9,082 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $4,786–$10,180‡ | $4,786‡ | $12,212‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $12,212‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $11,978 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $3,944 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,120 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,878‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,532 |
‡ 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 Pankok worth?
Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Pankok work is $703. The median Otto Pankok print sells for $663 across 84 lots. The median Otto Pankok work on paper sells for $6,265 across 16 lots. The median Otto Pankok sculpture sells for $3,254 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Pankok prints typically sell for $332–$997 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Otto Pankok print?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Pankok print is $663. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto Pankok's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Pankok print is $3,120.
What is the average price of a Otto Pankok work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Pankok work on paper is $6,265. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto Pankok's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Pankok work on paper is $12,212. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Otto Pankok print?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Pankok print (small (under 50 cm)) is $630, 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 medium Otto Pankok print?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Pankok print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto Pankok's auction record?
Otto Pankok's auction record is $15,551, set in 2013.
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