Waldemar Otto (1929–2020)
What is Waldemar Otto’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 83 auction results for Waldemar Otto at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,055 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,246–$10,593, n=7). The auction record is $15,136 for Großer Sockeltorso XXXIII mit Rasterplatten (2024, Van Ham Kunstauktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Großer Sockeltorso XXXIII mit Rasterplatten, 1989 | Bronze | $15,136 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Denkende Frau, Ende 1960 | Bronze | $10,966 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2005 |
| 3 | Großer stehender weiblicher Torso, 1966 | Bronze | $10,596 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Großer stehender weiblicher Torso, 1966 | Bronze | $10,590 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Figur mit Gewand VIII, 2003 | Bronze | $6,055 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Gedrehter Torso XIV, 1993 | Bronze | $5,295 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Slightly Bent Torso | Bronze | $1,820 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Mar 2020 |
| 8 | Sich abwendende Aphrodite I, 1988 | Bronze, braun patiniert | $1,479 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Sep 2015 |
| 9 | Kleine Aphrodite, 1986 | Bronze, rotbraun patiniert | $1,258 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | sittande kvinnogestalt, 1960-tal | Brons | $1,197 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $1,820 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,197 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 83 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Waldemar Otto is a German artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,311. 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 Waldemar Otto sold in 2026 for $10,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Waldemar Otto record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Waldemar Otto on OpeningBid →What is a Waldemar Otto work worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waldemar Otto work is $1,311.
The median Waldemar Otto sculpture sells for $1,311 across 77 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Waldemar Otto sculptures typically sell for $736–$1,467 (the middle half of 50 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 98 | $1,311†‡ | $28,606‡ | 78.6% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,966‡ | $28,606‡ | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 50 | $736–$1,467†‡ | $1,192†‡ | $2,861‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,056–$5,364†‡ | $3,933†‡ | $10,966 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,179–$11,731‡ | $9,397‡ | $28,606‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $28,606‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $15,136 |
‡ 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 Waldemar Otto worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Waldemar Otto work is $1,311. The median Waldemar Otto sculpture sells for $1,311 across 77 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Waldemar Otto sculptures typically sell for $736–$1,467 (the middle half of 50 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 Waldemar Otto sculpture?
Based on 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Waldemar Otto sculpture is $1,311. 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 Waldemar Otto's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Waldemar Otto sculpture is $28,606. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Waldemar Otto sculpture?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Waldemar Otto sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,192, 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 Waldemar Otto sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Waldemar Otto sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,933, 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 Waldemar Otto's auction record?
Waldemar Otto's auction record is $28,606, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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