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# Otto von Wätjen (1881–1942)

Otto von Wätjen is a German artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $630.

A work by Otto von Wätjen sold in 2024 for $2,698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto von Wätjen work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto von Wätjen work is $630.

The median Otto von Wätjen work on paper sells for $630 across 14 lots.

The median Otto von Wätjen painting sells for $4,577 across 2 lots.

The median Otto von Wätjen print sells for $453 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $453 | $453 | — | 2013-05-24 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,577 | $7,169 | — | 2022-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $630 | $2,698 | — | 2024-09-10 |
| Photography | 1 | $749 | $749 | — | 2024-09-10 |

Otto von Wätjen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $453. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,577, record $7,169. A typical Otto von Wätjen painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $392–$674 | $630 | $2,698 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $7,169 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,698 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,986 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,721 |
| Photography | 2024 | $749 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $453 |

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 von Wätjen worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto von Wätjen work is $630. The median Otto von Wätjen work on paper sells for $630 across 14 lots. The median Otto von Wätjen painting sells for $4,577 across 2 lots. The median Otto von Wätjen print sells for $453 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Otto von Wätjen work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto von Wätjen work on paper is $630.

### What is Otto von Wätjen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto von Wätjen work on paper is $2,698.

### What is the average price of a small Otto von Wätjen work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto von Wätjen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $630, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Otto von Wätjen's auction record?

Otto von Wätjen's auction record is $7,169, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.