Walt Otto Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Walt Otto Art Value Price Guide

May. 04, 2024
Walt OTTO (1895-1963), d'après
Est: €40 - €80
Baigneuse Procédé Seigneuret (reproduction) H. 55,5 cm - L. 46 cm
OXIO
Feb. 06, 2022
Walt Otto (WI,1895-1963) oil painting
Est: $2,400 - $3,000
ARTIST: Walt Otto (Wisconsin, 1895 - 1963) NAME: Lady with Horse MEDIUM: oil on canvas. Canvas applied to board. CONDITION: Missing few flakes of paint. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 27 x 15 inches / 68 x 38 cm FRAME SIZE: 29 x 18 inches / 73 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119885 US Shipping $75 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Walt Otto was born in Horicon, Wisconsin, in 1895. His interest in art began when he was a mere youngster, surrounded by the natural beauty of abundant wetlands, wildlife, and meandering rivers. He showed an early talent for drawing and a keen awareness of color.The family moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1912. As a teenager, his long association with illustrating began with a $15 correspondence course in art. A year later he opened his own photography studio that he operated until 1916 before joining the Army Air Corps. After World War I, Otto moved to Chicago where he accepted a position with the Edwards and Deutsch Lithography Company. There he worked with prominent artists Haddon Sunbloom, Montgomery Flagg, Andrew Loomis, Frederic Mizen and other well known American illustrators. Meanwhile, he attended night classes at the Chicago Academy of Art and enrolled in courses at the Art Institute of Chicago. This was followed by the opening of his own portrait studio in Chicago in 1933.During World War II Otto again served with the Air Force, specializing in aerial photography. After his wife's death in 1952 he returned to Oshkosh.Known for his painting and illustrating, Walt Otto won numerous awards. His clients included the Schlitz Brewing Compan, J.J. Heinz Company, Anheuser-Busch, General Tire and Rubber, Miles Laboratories, Shell Petroleum Company, Mars Candy, Kellogg's and other nationally known advertisers. His work was also published by the New York Graphic Society and appeared on the covers of Mother's Magazine and Home Life, Woman's Weekly and the Saturday Evening Post.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 29, 2022
Walt Otto 1950 Calendar "Corral Cutie" Large Poster Calendar
Est: $300 - $400
Walt Otto 1950 Calendar "Corral Cutie" Large Poster Calendar: Framed in plastic gilded frame flat, beautiful Walt Otto pin up girl calendar. Measures 26.5 x 52".
Dana J. Tharp Auctions
Dec. 11, 2021
Walt Otto, (American, 1895 -1963), Twenty (20) Grand Cigarette advertising illustration featuring Kentucky Derby horse, oil on canvas, 3/4 life size painting! 64" x 30".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Walt Otto (American, 1895 -1963) Twenty (20) Grand Cigarette advertising illustration featuring Kentucky Derby horse oil on canvas Signed lower right. Walt Otto was born in Horicon, Wisconsin, in 1895. His interest in art began when he was a mere youngster, surrounded by the natural beauty of abundant wetlands, wildlife, and meandering rivers. He showed an early talent for drawing and a keen awareness of color. The family moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1912. As a teenager, his long association with illustrating began with a $15 correspondence course in art. A year later he opened his own photography studio that he operated until 1916 before joining the Army Air Corps. After World War I, Otto moved to Chicago where he accepted a position with the Edwards and Deutsch Lithography Company. There he worked with prominent artists Haddon Sunbloom, Montgomery Flagg, Andrew Loomis, Frederic Mizen and other well known American illustrators. Meanwhile, he attended night classes at the Chicago Academy of Art and enrolled in courses at the Art Institute of Chicago. This was followed by the opening of his own portrait studio in Chicago in 1933. During World War II Otto again served with the Air Force, specializing in aerial photography. After his wife's death in 1952 he returned to Oshkosh. Known for his painting and illustrating, Walt Otto won numerous awards. His clients included the Schlitz Brewing Compan, J.J. Heinz Company, Anheuser-Busch, General Tire and Rubber, Miles Laboratories, Shell Petroleum Company, Mars Candy, Kellogg's and other nationally known advertisers. His work was also published by the New York Graphic Society and appeared on the covers of Mother's Magazine and Home Life, Woman's Weekly and the Saturday Evening Post.
Ripley Auctions
Sep. 11, 2021
Walt Otto, (American, 1895 -1963), Twenty (20) Grand Cigarette advertising illustration featuring Kentucky Derby horse, oil on canvas, 3/4 life size painting! 64" x 30".
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Walt Otto (American, 1895 -1963) Twenty (20) Grand Cigarette advertising illustration featuring Kentucky Derby horse oil on canvas Signed lower right. Walt Otto was born in Horicon, Wisconsin, in 1895. His interest in art began when he was a mere youngster, surrounded by the natural beauty of abundant wetlands, wildlife, and meandering rivers. He showed an early talent for drawing and a keen awareness of color. The family moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1912. As a teenager, his long association with illustrating began with a $15 correspondence course in art. A year later he opened his own photography studio that he operated until 1916 before joining the Army Air Corps. After World War I, Otto moved to Chicago where he accepted a position with the Edwards and Deutsch Lithography Company. There he worked with prominent artists Haddon Sunbloom, Montgomery Flagg, Andrew Loomis, Frederic Mizen and other well known American illustrators. Meanwhile, he attended night classes at the Chicago Academy of Art and enrolled in courses at the Art Institute of Chicago. This was followed by the opening of his own portrait studio in Chicago in 1933. During World War II Otto again served with the Air Force, specializing in aerial photography. After his wife's death in 1952 he returned to Oshkosh. Known for his painting and illustrating, Walt Otto won numerous awards. His clients included the Schlitz Brewing Compan, J.J. Heinz Company, Anheuser-Busch, General Tire and Rubber, Miles Laboratories, Shell Petroleum Company, Mars Candy, Kellogg's and other nationally known advertisers. His work was also published by the New York Graphic Society and appeared on the covers of Mother's Magazine and Home Life, Woman's Weekly and the Saturday Evening Post.
Ripley Auctions
Jan. 09, 2016
Walt Otto American (1895-1963) Illustration Artist
Est: -
Walt Otto American (1895-1963) Illustration Artist Beautiful Portrait O/B Painting Signed Lower Right. Condition: Slight discoloration to board in white areas near original frame. Dimensions: 22 1/2"H x 17"W
Kraft Auction Service
Oct. 17, 2013
Walt Otto, (1895 -1963), Twenty (20) Grand Cigarette advertising illustration featuring Kentucky Derby horse, oil on canvas
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Walt Otto (1895 -1963) Twenty (20) Grand Cigarette advertising illustration featuring Kentucky Derby horse oil on canvas Signed LR. 3/4 life size painting! 64" x 30". Walt Otto was born in Horicon, Wisconsin, in 1895. His interest in art began when he was a mere youngster, surrounded by the natural beauty of abundant wetlands, wildlife, and meandering rivers. He showed an early talent for drawing and a keen awareness of color. The family moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1912. As a teenager, his long association with illustrating began with a $15 correspondence course in art. A year later he opened his own photography studio that he operated until 1916 before joining the Army Air Corps. After World War I, Otto moved to Chicago where he accepted a position with the Edwards and Deutsch Lithography Company. There he worked with prominent artists Haddon Sunbloom, Montgomery Flagg, Andrew Loomis, Frederic Mizen and other well known American illustrators. Meanwhile, he attended night classes at the Chicago Academy of Art and enrolled in courses at the Art Institute of Chicago. This was followed by the opening of his own portrait studio in Chicago in 1933. During World War II Otto again served with the Air Force, specializing in aerial photography. After his wife's death in 1952 he returned to Oshkosh. Known for his painting and illustrating, Walt Otto won numerous awards. His clients included the Schlitz Brewing Compan, J.J. Heinz Company, Anheuser-Busch, General Tire and Rubber, Miles Laboratories, Shell Petroleum Company, Mars Candy, Kellogg's and other nationally known advertisers. His work was also published by the New York Graphic Society and appeared on the covers of Mother's Magazine and Home Life, Woman's Weekly and the Saturday Evening Post.
Ripley Auctions
Oct. 13, 2012
Walt Otto, (1895 -1963), Twenty (20) Grand Cigarette advertising illustration featuring Kentucky Derby horse, oil on canvas, 64" x 3...
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Walt Otto (1895 -1963) Twenty (20) Grand Cigarette advertising illustration featuring Kentucky Derby horse oil on canvas Signed LR. 3/4 life size painting! Walt Otto was born in Horicon, Wisconsin, in 1895. His interest in art began when he was a mere youngster, surrounded by the natural beauty of abundant wetlands, wildlife, and meandering rivers. He showed an early talent for drawing and a keen awareness of color. The family moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1912. As a teenager, his long association with illustrating began with a $15 correspondence course in art. A year later he opened his own photography studio that he operated until 1916 before joining the Army Air Corps. After World War I, Otto moved to Chicago where he accepted a position with the Edwards and Deutsch Lithography Company. There he worked with prominent artists Haddon Sunbloom, Montgomery Flagg, Andrew Loomis, Frederic Mizen and other well known American illustrators. Meanwhile, he attended night classes at the Chicago Academy of Art and enrolled in courses at the Art Institute of Chicago. This was followed by the opening of his own portrait studio in Chicago in 1933. During World War II Otto again served with the Air Force, specializing in aerial photography. After his wife's death in 1952 he returned to Oshkosh. Known for his painting and illustrating, Walt Otto won numerous awards. His clients included the Schlitz Brewing Compan, J.J. Heinz Company, Anheuser-Busch, General Tire and Rubber, Miles Laboratories, Shell Petroleum Company, Mars Candy, Kellogg's and other nationally known advertisers. His work was also published by the New York Graphic Society and appeared on the covers of Mother's Magazine and Home Life, Woman's Weekly and the Saturday Evening Post. 64" x 30".
Ripley Auctions
May. 04, 2011
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) On the Farm Oil on canv
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) On the Farm Oil on canvas 41.5 x 34 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette. This painting was reproduced as figure 848 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Heritage Auctions
Aug. 17, 2010
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) Nude by the Water Oil o
Est: $800 - $1,200
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) Nude by the Water Oil on board 23 x 16.5 in. Signed lower left
Heritage Auctions
May. 06, 2010
Otto, Walt - Farm Girl, pin-up
Est: $800 - $1,200
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) Farm Girl, pin-up Oil on canvas 35 x 29 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 27, 2009
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) Pin-up on Haystack
Est: $600 - $800
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) Pin-up on Haystack Gouache on board 37.75 x 30.5 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Jul. 15, 2009
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) Girl with Picture
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963) Girl with Picture Hat, magazine cover Oil on canvas 22 x 20 in. Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 07, 2009
Walt Otto, (American, 1895-1963), Morning in May
Est: $500 - $700
Walt Otto (American, 1895-1963) Morning in May oil on canvas signed (lower left) 30 x 31 inches.
Hindman
Oct. 15, 2008
WALT OTTO (American 1895 - 1963) Brunette in a Red
Est: $3,000 - $3,500
WALT OTTO (American 1895 - 1963) Brunette in a Red Formal Oil on canvas 31 x 25.5 in. Signed lower right
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 15, 2008
WALT OTTO (American 1895 - 1963) Blonde Beauty,
Est: $800 - $1,000
WALT OTTO (American 1895 - 1963) Blonde Beauty, calendar illustration Oil on canvas 32 x 26 in. Not signed
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 15, 2008
WALT OTTO (American 1895 - 1963) Blonde in Pink
Est: $500 - $800
WALT OTTO (American 1895 - 1963) Blonde in Pink Formal, calendar illustration Oil on canvas 24 x 20 in. Signed lower right A print of the same model in a different pose is included in this lot.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 15, 2008
WALT OTTO (American 1895 - 1963) The Lady is
Est: $500 - $800
WALT OTTO (American 1895 - 1963) The Lady is Waiting, calendar illustration Oil on canvas 24 x 20 in. Signed lower right This finished painting has differences with the printed piece, but it's unclear whether this is a tight preliminary for the calendar image, or an updated, alternate version of the same scene. We've included a copy of the printed calendar page.
Heritage Auctions