Otto Pilny (1866–1936)
Otto Pilny is a Swiss artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $24,581. 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 Pilny sold in 2025 for $61,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otto Pilny on OpeningBid →What is a Otto Pilny work worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Pilny work is $24,581.
The median Otto Pilny painting sells for $24,617 across 118 lots.
The median Otto Pilny print sells for $289 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Pilny paintings typically sell for $11,622–$40,348 (the middle half of 71 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Otto Pilny paintings typically sell for $17,954–$64,241 (the middle half of 43 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 | 1 | $289† | $289† | — | 2006-05-01 |
| Paintings | 150 | $24,617†‡ | $260,126 | 78.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $123,260†‡ | $260,126 | — | 2021-03-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Otto Pilny's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $289. Paintings (150 lots) median $24,617, record $260,126. A typical Otto Pilny painting sells for around 85× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $123,260.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 71 | $11,622–$40,348†‡ | $18,850†‡ | $129,396† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 43 | $17,954–$64,241†‡ | $27,153†‡ | $260,126 |
† 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 | 2007 | $260,126 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $165,310 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $289† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otto Pilny worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Pilny work is $24,581. The median Otto Pilny painting sells for $24,617 across 118 lots. The median Otto Pilny print sells for $289 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Pilny paintings typically sell for $11,622–$40,348 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Otto Pilny paintings typically sell for $17,954–$64,241 (the middle half of 43 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 Pilny painting?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Pilny painting is $24,617. 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 Pilny's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Pilny painting is $260,126.
What is the average price of a medium Otto Pilny painting?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Pilny painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $18,850, 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 large Otto Pilny painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Otto Pilny painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $27,153, 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 Pilny's auction record?
Otto Pilny's auction record is $260,126, set in 2007.
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