Otto Baumberger
Swiss · 1889–1961 · Painter, Printmaker
Otto Baumberger was a Swiss painter, graphic artist and poster designer. Associated with Swiss Expressionism, he became best known for his graphic work and posters, designing… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Zurich Switzerland's MetropolisVan Sabben Poster Auctions · €4,320≈ $4,937≈ £3,935Sign up to see
Thermalkurort Baden SchweizVan Sabben Poster Auctions · €1,920≈ $2,301≈ £1,681Sign up to see
Gastspiel Professor Arthur NikischVan Sabben Poster Auctions · €1,322≈ $2,081≈ £1,052Sign up to see
Otto Baumberger’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 44 auction results for Otto Baumberger between 2005 and 2026, of which 42 sold (95%). A further 1 lot was offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $156Sign up free to see to $4.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $4.9kSign up free to see for Zurich Switzerland's Metropolis at Van Sabben Poster Auctions in July 2020. Most results come from Van Sabben Poster Auctions (38), Bonhams (3) and Ketterer Kunst (2).
44 results · page 1 of 2
- €490≈ $559≈ £423Sign up free to see
- Glarnerland Walensee, 1945€417≈ $480≈ £356Sign up free to see
- PKZ Ausverkauf, 1922€172≈ $197≈ £146Sign up free to see
- Zürichsee (Switzerland), 1935€1,470≈ $1,528≈ £1,229Sign up free to see
- €735≈ $764≈ £615Sign up free to see
- €336≈ $360≈ £284Sign up free to see
- €408≈ $440≈ £349Sign up free to see
- €528≈ $531≈ £449Sign up free to see
- €408≈ $489≈ £357Sign up free to see
- €1,440≈ $1,726≈ £1,261Sign up free to see
Also offered, result not published (1)
Lots by Otto Baumberger that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.
Otto Baumberger: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Otto Baumberger at auction?
$4,937Sign up free to see, for Zurich Switzerland's Metropolis at Van Sabben Poster Auctions (July 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Otto Baumberger?
The median sale price is $453Sign up free to see across 42 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Otto Baumberger have sold at auction?
42 of 44 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026. 1 further lot was offered with no published result and is not counted.
Which auction houses sell Otto Baumberger?
Van Sabben Poster Auctions, Bonhams and Ketterer Kunst account for the most recorded results. Van Sabben Poster Auctions · Bonhams · Ketterer Kunst
About Otto Baumberger
Otto Baumberger was a Swiss painter, graphic artist and poster designer. Associated with Swiss Expressionism, he became best known for his graphic work and posters, designing more than 200 posters across a wide range of styles. He taught design and drawing at ETH Zurich. His 1923 poster Marque PKZ is regarded as a classic of Swiss poster art.
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