Otto Pippel (1878–1960)
Otto Pippel is a German artist with 322 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,018. 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 Pippel is recorded as sold in 2025 for $29,790; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Pippel work is $6,018.
The median Otto Pippel painting sells for $5,918 across 181 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Pippel paintings typically sell for $2,833–$12,375 (the middle half of 162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 253 | $5,918†‡ | $69,562 | 71.5% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $38,131‡ | $69,562 | — | 2024-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $4,816–$12,308‡ | $8,144‡ | $22,374 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 162 | $2,833–$12,375†‡ | $5,852†‡ | $69,562 |
† 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 | 2013 | $69,562 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $54,011 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otto Pippel worth?
Across 176 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Pippel work is $6,018. The median Otto Pippel painting sells for $5,918 across 181 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Pippel paintings typically sell for $2,833–$12,375 (the middle half of 162 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 Pippel painting?
Based on 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Pippel painting is $5,918. 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 Pippel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Pippel painting is $69,562.
What is the average price of a medium Otto Pippel painting?
Based on 162 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Pippel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,852, 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 small Otto Pippel painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Pippel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto Pippel's auction record?
Otto Pippel's auction record is $69,562, set in 2013.
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