Otto Nebel Auction Prices and Value Guide

Otto Nebel auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 335 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Otto Nebel auction prices: quick answer

Otto Nebel auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Otto Nebel
Source records
335
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Otto Nebel

Otto Nebel (1892–1973) was a German-born painter, printmaker, and poet who spent much of his later life in Switzerland. Born in Berlin on December 25, 1892, he trained and worked as both a visual artist and a literary figure, producing paintings, engravings, and written works over a career that spanned several decades. His dual Swiss-German identity is reflected in his inclusion in the Swiss Artists' Lexicon and his association with Bern, where he died in 1973. The Museum of Modern Art in New York holds examples of his work, signaling recognition within major international collections. Collectors most often encounter Nebel through his prints and paintings at auction, where his cross-disciplinary background as both artist and author informs the breadth of his output.

PaintingPrintmaking (engraving)

Common works and media

Nebel's most commonly encountered works include paintings and engraved prints. His practice as a printmaker focused on engraving techniques. As both a painter and printmaker, his output may include works on paper, canvas, and plates. Collectors may also find illustrated books or literary-art crossover pieces reflecting his dual identity as poet and visual artist. Works should be authenticated against available scholarly references, including the Bénézit dictionary entry and RKD documentation.

Market and appraisal context

Otto Nebel's work appears at auction primarily as prints and paintings. His inclusion in the MoMA collection and documentation by the RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History and the Getty ULAN authority file support his standing as a recognized modern artist. When assessing value, appraisers should consider medium, date, dimensions, condition, and provenance. For prints, edition size and plate quality are additional factors. Specific auction comparables and realized prices should be consulted for individual works, as the collected sources do not include detailed price history.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Prints
  • Paintings

Value drivers

  1. Museum-held artist (MoMA collection) supports established market recognition
  2. Cross-disciplinary practice (painting, printmaking, poetry) may produce varied work types at auction

Appraisal caveats

  • The collected sources do not include specific auction records or price history; valuation should reference realized auction results and comparable lots.
  • Medium, date, dimensions, condition, edition (for prints), provenance, and subject matter all affect individual work value.
  • Attribution should be confirmed against catalogue raisonné or expert review where available.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Otto Nebel worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Otto Nebel artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.