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# William Louis Otte (1871–1957)

William Louis Otte is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $3,900.

A work by William Louis Otte sold in 2025 for $6,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Louis Otte work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Louis Otte work is $3,900.

The median William Louis Otte painting sells for $4,500 across 11 lots.

The median William Louis Otte work on paper sells for $3,235 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 18 | $4,500 | $14,400 | 61.1% | 2025-11-18 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $3,235 | $9,375 | 60% | 2022-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,375 | $14,400 | — | 2017-11-21 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $3,019–$4,350 | $3,675 | $6,985 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,600–$9,375 | $6,600 | $14,400 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $14,400 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,000 |

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 William Louis Otte worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Louis Otte work is $3,900. The median William Louis Otte painting sells for $4,500 across 11 lots. The median William Louis Otte work on paper sells for $3,235 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a William Louis Otte painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Louis Otte painting is $4,500.

### What is William Louis Otte's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Louis Otte painting is $14,400.

### What is William Louis Otte's auction record?

William Louis Otte's auction record is $14,400, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.