> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-wols · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Otto Wols auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-wols (updated 2026-11-01).

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.