Otto Vautier (1863–1919)
Otto Vautier is a German-Swiss artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $867. 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 Vautier sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,037 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Vautier work is $867.
The median Otto Vautier painting sells for $2,569 across 38 lots.
The median Otto Vautier work on paper sells for $776 across 28 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Vautier paintings typically sell for $789–$5,231 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Vautier work on papers typically sell for $441–$1,335 (the middle half of 20 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 75 | $2,569†‡ | $14,520‡ | 50.7% | 2026-03-05 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $776†‡ | $4,427† | 44.4% | 2026-01-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $12,470†‡ | $14,520‡ | — | 2011-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $303–$628† | $360† | $2,516† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $789–$5,231†‡ | $2,959†‡ | $14,520‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $303–$523†‡ | $387†‡ | $872† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $441–$1,335†‡ | $859†‡ | $4,427† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $14,520‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $13,339‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,427† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,002‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Otto Vautier worth?
Across 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Otto Vautier work is $867. The median Otto Vautier painting sells for $2,569 across 38 lots. The median Otto Vautier work on paper sells for $776 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Vautier paintings typically sell for $789–$5,231 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Otto Vautier work on papers typically sell for $441–$1,335 (the middle half of 20 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 Otto Vautier painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Vautier painting is $2,569. 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 Vautier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Vautier painting is $14,520. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Otto Vautier work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Otto Vautier work on paper is $776. 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 Vautier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Otto Vautier work on paper is $4,427. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,427 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Otto Vautier painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Vautier painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,959, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Otto Vautier work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Otto Vautier work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Vautier's auction record?
Otto Vautier's auction record is $14,520, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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