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# Otto Wagner (1841–1918)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Otto Wagner at 20 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,776 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,533–$7,181, n=7). The auction record is $75,000 for A SET OF TWELVE CEILING LAMPS FOR THE AUSTRIAN POSTAL SAVINGS BANK, VIENNA (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A SET OF TWELVE CEILING LAMPS FOR THE AUSTRIAN POSTAL SAVINGS BANK, VIENNA, 1906 | Aluminum | $75,000 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 2 | A Rare Shelving Unit from the Österreichische Postsparkasse, Vienna, Austria, 1904 | Aluminum | $56,700 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 3 | Wall Clock, 1905 | Glass | $50,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | Armchair, designed for the Director's Office of the Österreichische Postsparkasse, Vienna | Leather | $46,244 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | Desk, designed for the Österreichische Postsparkasse, Vienna, 1906 | Leather | $32,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | Two Rare Armchairs, designed by Otto Wagner, 1902 | — | $24,603 | Dorotheum | Apr 2020 |
| 7 | Heeres-Platz. Heeres-Säule. Heeres-Brücke, pen and ink on paper, 1841 | Ink | $22,346 | Dorotheum | May 2017 |
| 8 | Writing Desk, Model No. 8159, designed for the Österreichische Postparkasse, 1841 | Stained wood, aluminum, leather | $21,420 | Christie's | Mar 2005 |
| 9 | Armchair, model no. 6518, 1905 | Stained beech, aluminum, fabric upholstery | $17,500 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Armchair, model no. 6518, 1905 | Stained beech, plywood, aluminum | $17,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 65 | $3,738 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $2,640 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $3,738 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $3,501 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Wagner is an Austrian artist with 124 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $3,307. 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 Wagner sold in 2026 for $11,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Wagner work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Wagner work is $3,307.

The median Otto Wagner sculpture sells for $17,500 across 13 lots.

The median Otto Wagner work on paper sells for $6,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $6,247† | $10,526 | 50% | 2020-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $17,500‡ | $75,000 | 81.3% | 2022-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $50,000 | $75,000 | — | 2022-12-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,825–$11,246‡ | $7,805‡ | $75,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $17,500–$42,808 | $25,000 | $50,000 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $75,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $56,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $10,526 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,969† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Wagner worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Wagner work is $3,307. The median Otto Wagner sculpture sells for $17,500 across 13 lots. The median Otto Wagner work on paper sells for $6,247 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 the average price of a Otto Wagner sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Wagner sculpture is $17,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Otto Wagner's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Wagner sculpture is $75,000.

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

Otto Wagner's auction record is $75,000, set in 2015.

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