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# Otto Zitko (b. 1959)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Otto Zitko at 12 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,488 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,436–$5,514, n=9). The auction record is $70,102 for Untitled (oil stick on alu-dibond) (2023, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil stick on alu-dibond), 2004 | Oil stick on alu-dibond | $70,102 | Dorotheum | May 2023 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on aluminium), 1959 | Oil on aluminium | $34,281 | Dorotheum | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Untitled (oilstick on aluminium panel), 2003 | Oilstick on aluminium panel | $27,214 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (mixed media on paper on wood), 1989 | Mixed media on paper on wood; framed | $27,067 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Ohne Titel (Acryl auf Aluminium), 2007 | Acrylic paint | $25,271 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Ohne Titel (oil on aluminium laid on styrofoam), 1996 | Oil on aluminium laid on styrofoam | $20,731 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Head, 2003 | Oil crayon on aluminum; unframed | $20,300 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2019 |
| 8 | Untitled, 2012 | Acrylic paint | $15,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Untitled (mixed media on paper) | Mixed media on paper; framed | $14,064 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Ohne Titel (Öl auf Kunststoffplatte), 2009 | Öl auf Kunststoffplatte | $13,623 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $13,623 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $6,015 |
| Other | 9 | $3,759 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $15,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $4,651 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,707 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Otto Zitko is an Austrian artist with 104 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $4,331. 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 Zitko sold in 2026 for $5,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Zitko work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Zitko work is $4,331.

The median Otto Zitko work on paper sells for $3,759 across 9 lots.

The median Otto Zitko painting sells for $10,544 across 10 lots.

The median Otto Zitko sculpture sells for $17,866 across 4 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 | 1 | $381‡ | $381‡ | — | 2023-12-15 |
| Paintings | 11 | $10,544†‡ | $25,999† | 90.9% | 2024-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $3,759‡ | $27,067 | 81.8% | 2026-03-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $17,866 | $25,271 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $27,214‡ | $70,102 | — | 2023-05-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Otto Zitko's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $381. Paintings (11 lots) median $10,544, record $25,999. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,999 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Otto Zitko painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $27,214.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $11,250–$20,300† | $11,250† | $25,999† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,250–$4,812‡ | $3,574‡ | $6,015 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $27,067 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $25,999† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $25,271 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $20,731 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $20,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $10,521 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $381‡ |

† 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 Zitko worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Zitko work is $4,331. The median Otto Zitko work on paper sells for $3,759 across 9 lots. The median Otto Zitko painting sells for $10,544 across 10 lots. The median Otto Zitko sculpture sells for $17,866 across 4 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 Zitko work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Zitko work on paper is $3,759. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Zitko work on paper is $27,067.

### What is the average price of a Otto Zitko painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Zitko painting is $10,544. 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 Otto Zitko's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Zitko painting is $25,999. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,999 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Otto Zitko's auction record is $70,102, set in 2023.

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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 Zitko auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/otto-zitko (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.