Tobias Conrad Lotter (1717–1777)
What is Tobias Conrad Lotter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 74 auction results for Tobias Conrad Lotter at 18 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $732–$750, n=5). The auction record is $3,500 for Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England (2011, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England, 1776 | Hand colored map engraved in four parts | $3,500 | Grogan & Company | May 2011 |
| 2 | A Map of the Most Inhabited Part of New England, 1776 | Large engraved map on four sheets joined; original hand-color in full | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | Pensylvania, Nova Jersey et Nova York, 1745 | Double-page engraved map, hand-colored | $2,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2007 |
| 4 | Recens edita totius Novi Belgii in America Septentrionali, after 1757 | Double-page engraved map, hand-colored | $2,600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2006 |
| 5 | Recens Edita totius Novi Belgii in America Septentrionali, circa 1760 | Double-page engraved map, hand-colored | $2,040 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2012 |
| 6 | Recens Edita Totius Novi Belgii in America Septentrionali, 1757 | Double-page engraved map with original hand-color with later additions | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | LOTTER, TOBIAS CONRAD RECENS EDITA TOTIUS NOVI BELGII IN AMERICA SEPTENTRIONALI, circa 1730 | Double-page engraved map, hand-colored | $1,725 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 1995 |
| 8 | REGIONEM MEXICANAM ET FLORIDAM, circa 1770 | Double-page engraved map, hand-colored | $1,495 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 1995 |
| 9 | Insula Creta nunc Candia, 1770 | LOTTER | $1,440 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | Insula Creta nunc Candia, circa 1770 | Double-page engraved map, nicely hand-colored | $1,440 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 35 | $750 |
| Other | 13 | $431 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $750 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 74 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Tobias Conrad Lotter is a German artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $632. 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 Tobias Conrad Lotter is recorded as sold in 2026 for $775; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tobias Conrad Lotter work is $632.
The median Tobias Conrad Lotter print sells for $750 across 38 lots.
The median Tobias Conrad Lotter work on paper sells for $292 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tobias Conrad Lotter prints typically sell for $444–$1,440 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 50 | $750† | $3,000 | 76% | 2025-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $292 | $292 | — | 2018-06-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,800 | $3,500 | — | 2017-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $444–$1,440† | $888† | $3,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $2,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $292 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tobias Conrad Lotter worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tobias Conrad Lotter work is $632. The median Tobias Conrad Lotter print sells for $750 across 38 lots. The median Tobias Conrad Lotter work on paper sells for $292 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tobias Conrad Lotter prints typically sell for $444–$1,440 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 Tobias Conrad Lotter print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tobias Conrad Lotter print is $750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tobias Conrad Lotter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tobias Conrad Lotter print is $3,000.
What is the average price of a medium Tobias Conrad Lotter print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tobias Conrad Lotter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tobias Conrad Lotter's auction record?
Tobias Conrad Lotter's auction record is $3,500, set in 2011.
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