Valentin Oman (b. 1935)
What is Valentin Oman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 352 auction results for Valentin Oman at 7 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $980 including buyer’s premium (middle half $490–$5,978, n=6). The auction record is $8,677 for Ecce Homo (2012, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecce Homo, 2004 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $8,677 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 2 | Woman II, 1993 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $8,674 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | Ecce Home, 2010 | Mixed media on canvas | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | Mediteranski Utisi, 2004 | Oil, mixed media on canvas | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 5 | Pariser Requiem - Figur Oseba, 1985 - 1991 | Mixed media on canvas; framed | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Pariser Requiem, Figur - Oseba II, 1985 - 1992 | Mixed media on canvas; framed | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Pariser Requiem - Figur Oseba, 1985 - 1991 | Mixed media on canvas; framed | $7,497 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Pariser Requiem, Figur - Oseba II, 1985 - 1992 | Mixed media on canvas; framed | $7,497 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2018 |
| 9 | Gloria Hominis, 2010/11 | Oil on gauze on canvas | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 10 | Untitled (mixed media and paper collage on canvas), 1967 | Mixed media and paper cached on canvas | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $4,511 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,430 |
| Other | 26 | $1,019 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $7,519 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $2,016 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,504 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 352 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Valentin Oman is an Austrian artist with 210 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,112. 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 Valentin Oman is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,874; 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 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentin Oman work is $1,112.
The median Valentin Oman painting sells for $4,511 across 19 lots.
The median Valentin Oman work on paper sells for $1,504 across 7 lots.
The median Valentin Oman sculpture sells for $1,208 across 3 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 | 2 | $642‡ | $820‡ | — | 2023-12-19 |
| Paintings | 19 | $4,511† | $7,519 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,504 | $3,759 | — | 2022-04-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,208† | $3,759 | — | 2024-08-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $7,506‡ | $9,106‡ | — | 2026-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Valentin Oman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $642. Paintings (19 lots) median $4,511, record $7,519. A typical Valentin Oman painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $7,506.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,637–$4,436 | $3,985 | $4,812 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,203–$7,519 | $7,143 | $7,519 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,353–$2,256 | $1,504 | $3,759 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,519 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $7,519 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $3,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,759 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,256 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $1,208 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $820‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $464‡ |
‡ 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 Valentin Oman worth?
Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valentin Oman work is $1,112. The median Valentin Oman painting sells for $4,511 across 19 lots. The median Valentin Oman work on paper sells for $1,504 across 7 lots. The median Valentin Oman sculpture sells for $1,208 across 3 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 Valentin Oman painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Valentin Oman painting is $4,511. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Valentin Oman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Valentin Oman painting is $7,519.
What is the average price of a medium Valentin Oman painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Valentin Oman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Valentin Oman's auction record?
Valentin Oman's auction record is $9,106, set in 2014. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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