Tom Otterness Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Tom Otterness Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 10, 2025
Tom Otterness (American 1952). Couple II, 1978.
Est: €200 - €300
Tom Otterness (American 1952) Couple II, 1978 cast plaster on marble base signed, titled and numbered 'Otterness 1978 39/250' (on the publisher's label underneath), published by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York 10 cm. high (incl. marble base)
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Mar. 10, 2025
Tom Otterness (American 1952). Commemorative Plaque, 1980.
Est: €300 - €500
Tom Otterness (American 1952) Commemorative Plaque, 1980 cast plaster signed and dated 'Otterness 1980' (incised on the side of the plaque), signed again, titled and numbered '17/250' (on the publisher's label on the reverse), published by Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York 19 x 23 x 6 cm.
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Mar. 10, 2025
Tom Otterness (American 1952). Death Dressed Up, 1982.
Est: €200 - €300
Tom Otterness (American 1952) Death Dressed Up, 1982 cast plaster signed and dated 'Otterness © 1982' (incised on the side of the base), signed again, titled and numbered '16/250' (on the publisher's label underneath), published by Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York 16.5 cm. high
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Mar. 10, 2025
Tom Otterness (American 1952). Death Angel II, 1979.
Est: €400 - €600
Tom Otterness (American 1952) Death Angel II, 1979 cast plaster on marble base signed, dated, titled and numbered 'Otterness 1979 32/250' (on the publisher's label underneath), published by Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York 21 cm. high (incl. base)
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Feb. 28, 2025
Free Speech
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Property from the Estate of Donald Hecht Tom Otterness b. 1952 Free Speech incised with the artist’s signature, date 2008 and number 5/9 (along the lower edge) bronze 7¼ by 3 by 3½in. 17.7 by 7.6 by 8.8 cm. Executed in 2008, this work is number 5 from an edition of 9.
Sotheby's
Jan. 24, 2025
TOM OTTERNESS (B.1952) BLACK RESIN MAQUETTE SCULPTURE, 'HORSE & RIDER'
Est: $800 - $1,200
Cast black resin maquette sculpture, "Horse and Rider," signed in cast Tom Otterness (New York, Kansas, b.1952), dated 2004, retaining branded box, approx 5.5"h, 4 7/8"w, 2.25"d, overall in box: approx 6"h, 6.25"w, 3.25"d, 1lbs (for shipping purposes only) **Note: The full-sized bronze sculpture is currently installed at Texas Tech University's Student Union Building in Lubbock, Texas**
Austin Auction Gallery
Jan. 18, 2025
Tom Otterness (b. 1945)
Est: $200 - $300
Tom Otterness (b. 1945), resin sculpture, horse and rider. Dated 2004. Marked on feet.5" x 5 1/2".
Copake Auction Inc.
Dec. 12, 2024
Tom Otterness, Hanging Eye
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Tom Otterness Hanging Eye 1985-95 bronze 54 h x 12 w x 10 d in (137 x 30 x 25 cm) This work is number 2 from the edition of 3. Provenance: Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York | Acquired from the previous in 1995, Collection of Eliot and Wilson "Roly" Nolen | Sotheby's, Contemporary Day Auction, 14 May 2024, Lot 262 | Private Collection Exhibited: Tom Otterness, February - March 1995, Brook Alexander Gallery, New York This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Dec. 03, 2024
Tom Otterness (American 1952). Sitting Man II, 1978.
Est: €400 - €600
Tom Otterness (American 1952) Sitting Man II, 1978 cast plaster on marble base signed, titled and numbered 'Otterness 1978 45/250' (on the publisher's label underneath), published by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York 12 cm. high (incl. marble base)
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Dec. 03, 2024
Tom Otterness (American 1952). Father/Daughter, 1979.
Est: €200 - €300
Tom Otterness (American 1952) Father/Daughter, 1979 cast plaster on marble base signed and dated 'Otterness © 79' (incised on the side of the plaster base), signed again, titled and numbered '23/250' (on the publisher's label underneath), published by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York 17 cm. high (incl. marble base)
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Dec. 03, 2024
Tom Otterness (American 1952). A pair of bookends, 1979.
Est: €500 - €700
Tom Otterness (American 1952) A pair of bookends, 1979 cast plaster on marble base both signed, titled and numbered 'Otterness 1979 37/250' (on the publisher's label underneath), published by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York 22.5 cm. high (incl. base)
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Dec. 03, 2024
Tom Otterness (American 1952). Couple II, 1978.
Est: €400 - €600
Tom Otterness (American 1952) Couple II, 1978 cast plaster on marble base signed, titled and numbered 'Otterness 1978 39/250' (on the publisher's label underneath), published by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York 10 cm. high (incl. marble base)
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Nov. 14, 2024
TOM OTTERNESS - BAD DAD AND MAD MOM
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 5 Tom Otterness American (b. 1952) Bad Dad and Mad Mom (2002) plaster each with incised signature each: 5 3/4 x 3 x 1 1/2 inches Provenance: From the Estate of Linda R. Hirshman
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 29, 2024
TOM OTTERNESS; Corazón…
Est: -
TOM OTTERNESS Corazón
Arte Subastas Bilbao
Oct. 26, 2024
Tom OTTERNESS (1952) Le dévoreur d'enfants
Est: €150 - €200
Tom OTTERNESS (1952) Le dévoreur d'enfants Relief en plâtre. Signé et daté. 26,5 x 27,5 x 14 cm (légers éclats) *Vendu sur désignation
Carvajal SVV
Oct. 02, 2024
Tom Otterness: Battle of the Sexes
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
OTTERNESS, TOM 1952 Wichita/USA Title: Battle of the Sexes. Date: 1982. Technique: Synthetic resin, coloured. Measurement: 26 x 209 x 14cm. Notation: Signed and numbered verso left: OTTERNESS 1/3. Number: 1/3. We would like to thank Tom Otterness and his studio for their kind support. Provenance: - Kasper König Collection, Berlin (directly from the artist) - Kasper König proposed the sculpture "Überfrau" in Münster as part of Kunst am Bau - Many of his sculptures are in the Beelden an Zee Museum in The Hague Estimated shipping costs for this lot: Arrangement after the auction. Explanations to the Catalogue Tom Otterness Sculptures 1980s Group of Figures Object
Van Ham Kunstauktionen
Sep. 24, 2024
Tom Otterness - The Real World - 1992 Serigraph 24.5" x 18"
Est: $875 - $1,275
"The Real World" by Tom Otterness, 1992 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 24.5 x 18 inches, with an image size of 24.5 x 18 inches. The Serigraph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This is an original exhibition poster for Tom Otterness's sculpture exhibit held in Battery Park on October 24, 1992. Printed on brown paper bag-style paper, this poster was part of the "Real World" exhibition celebrating the music of Sayd and Big Black. Tom Otterness is a renowned sculptor known for his whimsical and thought-provoking public art installations. This exhibition poster, printed on distinctive brown paper bag-style paper, was created for his 1992 exhibit in Battery Park. The "Real World" exhibition also celebrated the music of Sayd and Big Black, making this poster a unique blend of visual and musical artistry.
DUMBO Auctions
Jul. 17, 2024
TOM OTTERNESS (B. 1951). Big Thief. bronze 10 ¾ x 9 ½ x 9 ½ in. (27.3 x 24.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
TOM OTTERNESS (B. 1951). Big Thief. bronze 10 ¾ x 9 ½ x 9 ½ in. (27.3 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm.).
Christie's
Jun. 25, 2024
Tom Otterness - The Real World - 1992 Serigraph 24.5" x 18"
Est: $300 - $450
"The Real World" by Tom Otterness, 1992 Unsigned Serigraph. Paper size is 24.5 x 18 inches, with an image size of 24.5 x 18 inches. The Serigraph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This is an original exhibition poster for Tom Otterness's sculpture exhibit held in Battery Park on October 24, 1992. Printed on brown paper bag-style paper, this poster was part of the "Real World" exhibition celebrating the music of Sayd and Big Black. Tom Otterness is a renowned sculptor known for his whimsical and thought-provoking public art installations. This exhibition poster, printed on distinctive brown paper bag-style paper, was created for his 1992 exhibit in Battery Park. The "Real World" exhibition also celebrated the music of Sayd and Big Black, making this poster a unique blend of visual and musical artistry.
DUMBO Auctions
Jun. 22, 2024
Tom OTTERNESS (1952) Le dévoreur d'enfants
Est: €400 - €600
Tom OTTERNESS (1952) Le dévoreur d'enfants Relief en plâtre. Signé et daté. 26,5 x 27,5 x 14 cm (légers éclats) *Vendu sur désignation
Carvajal SVV
Jun. 06, 2024
Tom Otterness (b. 1952): The Marriage of Real Estate and Money
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Bronze, 1996, signed, dated and numbered 2/9 at bottom. 10 x 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. Note: Our thanks to the artist for confirming the title and date of this work.
STAIR
May. 15, 2024
Tom Otterness, bronze sculpture, 1986
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Tom Otterness (American, b. 1952), Untitled, incised initials, date and numbered "10/13", 3"h x 3.5"l x 1.5"w
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 14, 2024
Hanging Eye
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Property from the Collection of Eliot and Wilson "Roly" Nolen Tom Otterness b. 1952 Hanging Eye incised with the artist's signature, date 1985-95 and number 2/3 (on the hook) bronze 54 by 12 by 10 in. 137.2 by 30.5 by 25.4 cm. Executed in 1985-95, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3.
Sotheby's
May. 08, 2024
Tom Otterness
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
American, b. 1952 Boxers, 1978 Signed, dated and numbered Otterness 1/3 1978 Bronze 13 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 inches (33 x 11.4 x 11.7 cm) Exhibited: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, The Robert F. & Martha H. Fogelman Collection of Contemporary Art, Jun. 10-Sep. 4, 1994 Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, Contemporary Permanent Collection Galleries, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 2016 Naturally occurring uneven patina throughout. Overall good condition, no apparent chips or losses, no notable issues detected during inspection.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 12, 2024
Tom Otterness, American b.1952 - Commemorative Plaque, 1980; lead, sig
Est: £600 - £800
Tom Otterness, American b.1952 - Commemorative Plaque, 1980; lead, signed, dated and numbered on the side 'Otterness 80 1/7', H18.2 x W22.5 x D5.5 cm
Roseberys
Mar. 06, 2024
Tom Otterness
Est: $600 - $800
American, b. 1952 Horse and Rider Maquette, 2004 Signed and dated Tom Otterness 2004 Resin 5 1/4 x 5 x 1 1/2 inches (13.3 x 12.7 x 3.8 cm) General dust and grime throughout. Some scattered surface scuffs and marks throughout. No apparent chips or losses.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 04, 2024
Man Sitting on Pennies
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Tom Otterness b. 1952 Man Sitting on Pennies incised with the artist's signature, dated 90 and numbered 6/9 (on the underside) bronze multiple overall approx.: 6¾ by 4½ by 3 in. (17.2 by 11.5 by 7.6 cm.) Executed in 1990; this work is number 6 from the edition of 9.
Sotheby's
Mar. 04, 2024
Lovers
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
Tom Otterness b. 1952 Lovers incised with the artist's initials and inscribed AP 4/10 (on the underside) bronze multiple with silver nitrate patina overall approx.: 4⅜ by 4 by 3½ in. (11.1 by 10.2 by 8.9 cm.) Executed in 1992; this example is one of ten artist's proofs aside from the numbered edition of 25, published by Artists Space.
Sotheby's
Feb. 29, 2024
Man and Woman with Anatomical Heart
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Art House: The Collection of Chara Schreyer Tom Otterness b. 1952 Man and Woman with Anatomical Heart incised with artist's signature, numbered 1/9 and dated '93 (on the female figure's back); incised with the Tallix foundry mark (on the female figure's proper left foot) bronze 5½ by 7½ by 4 in. 14 by 19.1 by 10.2 cm. Executed in 1993; this work is edition 1 of 9. Please note that this lot will not be on view during the sale exhibition. It is located at our Long Island City, New York storage facility. If you would like to examine it in person before the sale please contact Montserrat Palacios at Montserrat.Palacios@sothebys.com
Sotheby's
Jan. 27, 2024
A COMPLETE SET OF 12 SCULPTURES BY TOM OTTERNESS (AMERICAN B. 1952)
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
A COMPLETE SET OF 12 SCULPTURES BY TOM OTTERNESS (AMERICAN B. 1952) Signs of the Zodiac, 1982 painted cast plaster 1.8 x 9 x 15 cm (3/4 x 3 1/2 x 5 7/8 in.) [base], height: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)[the tallest] each incised with zodiac sign, its symbol and the date MCMLXXXII on base CONDITION The sculptures are in good condition, some minor overall scratches to the sagittarius sculpture. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Dec. 15, 2023
Couple III
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Tom Otterness b. 1952 Couple Ill bronze with felt incised with the artist's initials, date '86, number 1/9 and with the Tallix foundry mark (on the base) 4½ by 2¾ by 2¼ in. 11.4 by 7.6 by 5.7 cm. Conceived in 1986 and cast in 1987, this work is number 1 from an edition of 9.
Sotheby's
Dec. 15, 2023
Frog and Robot
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Tom Otterness b. 1952 Frog and Robot incised with the artist’s signature, date 1985 and number 1/3 (on the frog’s right shoe) cast bronze with black patina 34½ by 41 and 41 in. 87.6 by 104.1 by 104.1 cm. Executed in 1985, this work is number 1 from an edition of 3.
Sotheby's
Dec. 15, 2023
The Bear Rides the Bull
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Tom Otterness b. 1952 The Bear Rides the Bull signed (lower left); dated 2009 (lower right) ink on paper 6 by 6 in. 15.2 by 15.2 cm. Executed in 2009.
Sotheby's
Dec. 15, 2023
Telephone
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Tom Otterness b. 1952 Telephone incised with artist's signature, date 1986, number 2/3 and with the Tallix foundry mark (on the base) bronze, in 3 parts 10½ by 9½ by 11 in. 26.7 by 24.1 by 27.9 cm. Conceived in 1986 and cast in 1987, this work is number 2 from an edition of 3.
Sotheby's
Dec. 07, 2023
Tom Otterness, Enlightened Worker
Est: $800 - $1,000
Tom Otterness Enlightened Worker Signed, titled and numbered to publisher's label 'Enlightened Worker X/XV Otterness'. This work is artist's proof 10 of 15 apart from the edition of unknown size published by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Dec. 07, 2023
Tom Otterness, Objects
Est: $800 - $1,200
Tom Otterness Objects 1979 cast plaster, marble 8 h x 3 w x 3 d in (20 x 8 x 8 cm) Incised signature, title and date 'Tom Otterness Objects 1979'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Dec. 07, 2023
Tom Otterness, Commemorative Plaque
Est: $800 - $1,200
Tom Otterness Commemorative Plaque 1980 / 1982 cast plaster 7.5 h x 9.25 w x 2.5 d in (19 x 23 x 6 cm) Signed and dated to verso 'T. Otterness 1980 cast 1982'. Cast signature and date to side 'Otterness 1980'. This work is from the edition of 250. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Dec. 07, 2023
Tom Otterness, Documenta 7 plaque
Est: $800 - $1,200
Tom Otterness Documenta 7 plaque 1982 cast plaster 4 h x 4.25 w x 1 d in (10 x 11 x 3 cm) Incised signature, title and date 'Tom Otterness Objects 1982 Documenta'. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Nov. 29, 2023
Tom Otterness, Commemorative Plaque, 1980;
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
Tom Otterness, American b.1952 - Commemorative Plaque, 1980; lead, signed, dated and numbered on the side 'Otterness 80 1/7', H18.2 x W22.5 x D5.5 cm
Roseberys
Nov. 16, 2023
Tom Otterness, Enlightened Worker
Est: $800 - $1,000
Tom Otterness Enlightened Worker 1983 hydrocal 10.5 h x 11 w x 4 d in (27 x 28 x 10 cm) Signed, titled and numbered to publisher's label 'Enlightened Worker A.P. XV/XV Otterness'. This work is artist's proof 15 of 15 apart from the edition of unknown size published by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Nov. 15, 2023
Tom Otterness
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
American, b. 1952 Boxers, 1978 Signed, dated and numbered Otterness 1/3 1978 Bronze 13 x 4 5/8 x 4 5/8 inches (33 x 11.4 x 11.7 cm) Naturally occurring uneven patina throughout. Overall good condition, no apparent chips or losses, no notable issues detected during inspection.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 10, 2023
TOM OTTERNESS (B. 1952) Gulliver bronze and gold leaf 76 5⁄8 x 433 5⁄8 x 93
Est: $200,000 - $300,000
TOM OTTERNESS (B. 1952) Gulliver bronze and gold leaf 76 5⁄8 x 433 5⁄8 x 93 ¾ in. (194.6 x 1126.8 x 238.1 cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 01, 2023
Tom Otterness
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
American, b. 1952 Horse and Rider Maquette, 2004 Signed and dated Tom Otterness 2004 Resin 5 1/4 x 5 x 1 1/2 inches (13.3 x 12.7 x 3.8 cm) General dust and grime throughout. Some scattered surface scuffs and marks throughout. No apparent chips or losses.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Oct. 27, 2023
Tom Otterness, Macy's Humpty Dumpty
Est: $300 - $500
Tom Otterness Macy's Humpty Dumpty 2006 glazed ceramic 1 h x 13.5 dia in (3 x 34 cm) Signed and dated to rim 'Tom Otterness 1/19/2006'. Provenance: The Estate of Olga List and George S. Mack, Greenwich, CT This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Wright
Oct. 18, 2023
Tom Otterness, Zodiac Love
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Tom Otterness Zodiac Love 1982 painted hydrocal largest: 7.5 h x 6 w x 3.625 d in (19 x 15 x 9 cm) smallest: 2.875 h x 6 w x 3.5 d in (7 x 15 x 9 cm) Dated to lower edge of each work 'MCMLXXXII'. This complete set of twelve figural sculptues is from the open edition. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Oct. 12, 2023
Tom Otterness, Enlightened Worker
Est: $800 - $1,000
Tom Otterness Enlightened Worker 1983 hydrocal 10.5 h x 11 w x 4 d in (27 x 28 x 10 cm) Printed to label to verso 'Enlightened Worker A.P. XIV/XV Otterness Published by Brooke Alexander Inc.'. This work is artist's proof 14 of 15 apart from the edition of unknown size published by Brooke Alexander Inc., New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sep. 07, 2023
Tom Otterness, Couple II
Est: $700 - $900
Tom Otterness Couple II 1978 marble, cast plaster 4 h x 5 w x 2.625 d in (10 x 13 x 7 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to to publisher's label to underside 'Couple II 1978 64/250 Otterness'. This work is number 64 from the edition of 250 published by Brooke Alexander, Inc., New York. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Jul. 27, 2023
Tom Otterness American, b. 1952) Mama Bear, 2010
Est: $500 - $700
Tom Otterness American, b. 1952) Mama Bear, 2010 ceramic cookie jar signed Tom Otterness, stamped with signature and dated 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. This lot is located in Palm Beach. Produced by CerealArt Projects, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Note to the buyer: This work is currently being stored at the Hindman West Palm Beach office. The shipment of the work from West Palm Beach will be at the buyer's expense.
Hindman

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