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# Otto Tschumi (1904–1985)

Otto Tschumi is a Swiss artist with 340 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $276. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Otto Tschumi sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $741 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Otto Tschumi work worth?

Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Tschumi work is $276.

The median Otto Tschumi print sells for $105 across 104 lots.

The median Otto Tschumi work on paper sells for $2,217 across 62 lots.

The median Otto Tschumi painting sells for $3,627 across 35 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Tschumi work on papers typically sell for $620–$4,446 (the middle half of 50 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Otto Tschumi prints typically sell for $57–$131 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 141 | $105† | $1,435 | 73.8% | 2025-05-08 |
| Paintings | 45 | $3,627† | $13,253 | 77.8% | 2026-06-22 |
| Works on Paper | 94 | $2,217† | $30,197 | 66% | 2026-06-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $280† | $280† | 33.3% | 2010-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $8,922† | $30,197 | — | 2024-09-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Otto Tschumi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (141 lots) median $105 with 73.8% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $3,627, record $13,253. A typical Otto Tschumi painting sells for around 34× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $8,922.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $57–$131† | $99† | $410† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $73–$135† | $106† | $494† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $2,544–$5,833† | $3,627† | $8,203† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,276–$9,131† | $4,380† | $13,253 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $620–$4,446† | $2,286† | $30,197 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $526–$3,901† | $1,980† | $6,261 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $30,197 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $13,253 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $9,765 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $9,131 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,435 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $913 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $280† |

† 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 Tschumi worth?

Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Tschumi work is $276. The median Otto Tschumi print sells for $105 across 104 lots. The median Otto Tschumi work on paper sells for $2,217 across 62 lots. The median Otto Tschumi painting sells for $3,627 across 35 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Otto Tschumi work on papers typically sell for $620–$4,446 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Otto Tschumi prints typically sell for $57–$131 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Otto Tschumi print?

Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Tschumi print is $105. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Otto Tschumi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Tschumi print is $1,435.

### What is the average price of a Otto Tschumi work on paper?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Tschumi work on paper is $2,217. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Tschumi work on paper is $30,197.

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

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Tschumi painting is $3,627. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Otto Tschumi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Tschumi painting is $13,253.

### What is the average price of a small Otto Tschumi work on paper?

Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Tschumi work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,286, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Otto Tschumi print?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Otto Tschumi print (small (under 50 cm)) is $99, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Otto Tschumi's auction record is $30,197, set in 2021.

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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 Tschumi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tschumi-otto (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.