Otto Wols (1913–1951)
Otto Wols is a German artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $805. 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 Wols is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,851; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Otto Wols on OpeningBid →What is a Otto Wols work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Wols work is $805.
The median Otto Wols print sells for $805 across 17 lots.
The median Otto Wols photograph sells for $45 across 2 lots.
The median Otto Wols work on paper sells for $14,676 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $805‡ | $20,295 | — | 2026-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $14,676†‡ | $23,500† | — | 2026-04-03 |
| Photography | 4 | $45‡ | $56‡ | 50% | 2019-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $428–$1,301‡ | $719‡ | $3,958 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $23,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $20,295 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,851‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,958 |
| Photography | 2019 | $56‡ |
| Photography | 2019 | $34‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otto Wols worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Wols work is $805. The median Otto Wols print sells for $805 across 17 lots. The median Otto Wols photograph sells for $45 across 2 lots. The median Otto Wols work on paper sells for $14,676 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 Wols print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Wols print is $805. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto Wols's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Wols print is $20,295.
What is the average price of a small Otto Wols print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Wols print (small (under 50 cm)) is $719, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Otto Wols's auction record?
Otto Wols's auction record is $29,578, set in 2025.
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