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# Otto Steinert (1915–1978)

## What is Otto Steinert’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Otto Steinert at 11 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,143 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,959–$8,826, n=5). The auction record is $28,001 for Die Lampen der Place de la concorde 3 (2017, Kunsthaus Lempertz). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die Lampen der Place de la concorde 3, 1952 | Cartes-de-visite | $28,001 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Die Bäume vor meinem Fenster II, 1956 | Cartes-de-visite | $21,537 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2023 |
| 3 | Appel, 1915 | Cartes-de-visite | $21,250 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Luminogramm (Die Lampen der Place de la concorde, Paris), 1952 | Cartes-de-visite | $19,708 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Die Bäume vor meinem Fenster II, 1956 | Cartes-de-visite | $13,232 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Luminogramm, 1952 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,557 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Nude, 1958 | Elixir of Life: Photographs from The Olbricht Collection | $8,826 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Punkte und linien, 1915 | Gelatin silver print | $7,665 | Christie's | May 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stilleben mit fisch und kugel, 1958 | Tirage argentique monté sur support cartonné | $13,460 | Christie's | Nov 2013 |
| 2 | Stilleben mit fisch und kugel, 1958 | Tirage argentique, monté sur support cartonné | $9,720 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 23 | $4,319 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $11,894 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $3,938 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Steinert is a German artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,514. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Steinert sold in 2025 for $13,232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Steinert work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Steinert work is $1,514.

The median Otto Steinert photograph sells for $1,595 across 51 lots.

The median Otto Steinert sculpture sells for $1,164 across 1 lots.

The median Otto Steinert work on paper sells for $1,276 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Steinert photographs typically sell for $988–$3,637 (the middle half of 42 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,276‡ | $1,276‡ | — | 2016-11-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,164‡ | $1,164‡ | — | 2015-11-28 |
| Photography | 78 | $1,595‡ | $28,001 | 65.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,537 | $28,001 | — | 2023-06-06 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $988–$3,637‡ | $1,648‡ | $28,001 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,362–$17,241‡ | $10,557‡ | $21,537 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $28,001 |
| Photography | 2023 | $21,537 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,276‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $1,164‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Otto Steinert worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Steinert work is $1,514. The median Otto Steinert photograph sells for $1,595 across 51 lots. The median Otto Steinert sculpture sells for $1,164 across 1 lots. The median Otto Steinert work on paper sells for $1,276 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Steinert photographs typically sell for $988–$3,637 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Otto Steinert photograph?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Steinert photograph is $1,595. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Steinert's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Steinert photograph is $28,001.

### What is the average price of a small Otto Steinert photograph?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Steinert photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Steinert's auction record?

Otto Steinert's auction record is $28,001, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Otto Steinert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-steinert (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.