Otto Sammer (1914–2004)
Otto Sammer is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $271. 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 Sammer sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $278 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otto Sammer on OpeningBid →What is a Otto Sammer work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Sammer work is $271.
The median Otto Sammer work on paper sells for $143 across 2 lots.
The median Otto Sammer painting sells for $420 across 2 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 | 2 | $420† | $562† | — | 2021-05-08 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $143† | $148† | — | 2025-07-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $562† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $278† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $148† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $137† |
† 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 Sammer worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Sammer work is $271. The median Otto Sammer work on paper sells for $143 across 2 lots. The median Otto Sammer painting sells for $420 across 2 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 Otto Sammer's auction record?
Otto Sammer's auction record is $562, set in 2010. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $562 (buyer's premium not included).
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