William Louis Otte Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Louis Otte Art Value Price Guide

May. 15, 2024
William Louis Otte
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
American, 1871-1957 A Coachella Spring Day, 1927 Signed William Louis Otte (lr); signed William Louis Otte / Santa Barbara Calif, dated 1927, and inscribed as titled and near Palm Springs California on the reverse Oil on board 26 x 36 inches (66 x 91.4 cm) Provenance: Bonhams, California, October 4, 1992, lot 170 client reference no. 84
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Nov. 08, 2023
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) The Sun's Last Caress sight 22 x 28 in. framed 30 1/2 x 36 3/4 in.
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) The Sun's Last Caress signed and dated 'William Louis Otte 1919' (lower right) and signed and dated again, titled and inscribed 'Santa Barbara California' (on the reverse) pastel on board laid to panel sight 22 x 28 in. framed 30 1/2 x 36 3/4 in.
Bonhams
Mar. 17, 2023
Painting, William Louis Otte
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Coachella Valley, pastel, signed lower left, sight: 9.5"h x 13.5"w, overall (wityh frame): 17.5"h x 21.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 02, 2022
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) Santa Barbara, California
Est: $800 - $1,200
1921. Pastel on paperboard. Signed and dated 'William Louis Otte 1921' (lower left).
Cottone Auctions
Nov. 02, 2022
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) Santa Barbara, California
Est: $800 - $1,200
1921. pastel on paper board. Signed and dated 'William Louis Otte 1921' (lower left).
Cottone Auctions
Nov. 01, 2022
William Otte (American, 1871-1957) California Coast
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Otte (American, 1871-1957) California Coast pastel on paper signed William Louis Otte (lower left) 14 x 18 inches Property from the Collection of John Foxley, Lyons, Wisconsin
Hindman
Nov. 01, 2022
William Otte (American, 1871-1957) Spring on the Desert, Antelope Valley, California, 1923
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Otte (American, 1871-1957) Spring on the Desert, Antelope Valley, California, 1923 pastel on paper signed William Louis Otte (lower right); signed, titled and dated (verso) 14 x 21 inches Property from the Collection of John Foxley, Lyons, Wisconsin Provenance: William A. Karges Fine Art, Beverly Hills, California
Hindman
May. 10, 2022
William Louis Otte, (1871-1957, Santa Barbara, CA), "Spring on the Desert - Antelope Valley, California," 1922, Pastel on paper under g
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957, Santa Barbara, CA) "Spring on the Desert - Antelope Valley, California," 1922 Pastel on paper under glass Signed and dated lower right: William Louis Otte; signed, titled and dated again, and inscribed, "Golden Poppies and Wild Blue Penstemon," in pencil on the back panel Sight: 21.5" H x 27.5" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Nov. 23, 2021
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Spring Days, Coachella Valley 14 x 18in framed 19 x 23in (Painted in 1928.)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Spring Days, Coachella Valley signed 'William Louis Otte' (lower left) and signed again, titled, inscribed and dated '1928' (on the reverse) oil on canvas affixed to board 14 x 18in framed 19 x 23in Painted in 1928. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Nov. 19, 2021
Works by William Louis Otte
Est: $600 - $900
(lot of 2) William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Santa Barbara Trees, 1917, and "On the Ridge, Santa Barbara," pastel on paper affixed to board/oil on board, signed and dated lower left/signed and titled verso, boards (each): 4.5"h x 6"w/4.75"h x 7"w, overall (each/with frame): 7.75"h x 9.25"w/ 5.75"h x 7.75"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 30, 2021
WILLIAM LOUIS OTTE (1871-1957) LANDSCAPE 1921
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Signed and dated lower left: William Louis Otte, 1921 H:16in(40.6cm) W:20in(50.8cm)
Steven's Art & Antiques
Aug. 04, 2020
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Mountains above Santa Barbara 22 x 27 1/2in (framed 32 x 38in)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Mountains above Santa Barbara signed 'William Louis Otte' (lower left) pastel on paper 22 x 27 1/2in framed 32 x 38in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 21, 2020
William Otte American, 1871-1957 Point Lobos, CA, 1922
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Otte American, 1871-1957 Point Lobos, CA, 1922 Signed William Louis Otte and dated 1922 (lr); signed Wm Louis Otte, inscribed Santa Barbara Calif further inscribed The Gorge / Point Lobos / Carmel by the Sea / Calif and dated 1922 on the backing board Pastel on paper 13 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches sight
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Feb. 23, 2020
Painting, William Louis Otte
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), "God's Country and Mine," oil on board, signed lower right, titled verso, partial label affixed verso, board: 22"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 33.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 19, 2020
Painting, William Louis Otte
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Untitled (Monterey Coast), oil on board, signed lower right, inscribed "Bill's last, just painting before his death." verso, board: 8"h x 10"w, overall (with frame): 8.5"h x 10.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jan. 19, 2020
Painting, William Louis Otte
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), "God's Country and Mine," oil on board, signed lower right, titled verso, partial label affixed verso, board: 22"h x 28"w, overall (with frame): 27.5"h x 33.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 25, 2019
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Sand Shadows, Carmel 8 x 10in (Painted in 1933.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Sand Shadows, Carmel signed 'William Louis Otte' (lower left) oil on board 8 x 10in Painted in 1933. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Oct. 13, 2019
William Louis Otte, (1871-1957 Santa Barbara, CA), Santa Barbara landscape, 1921, Oil on canvas laid to board, 14" H x 18" W
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957 Santa Barbara, CA) Santa Barbara landscape, 1921 Oil on canvas laid to board Signed and dated lower left: William Louis Otte 14" H x 18" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Jun. 07, 2019
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) Another Passing Day Oil on canvas laid
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) Another Passing Day Oil on canvas laid on panel 22 x 28 inches (55.9 x 71.1 cm) Signed lower right: William Louis Otte Signed, titled, and inscribed on a label affixed to the reverse: William Louis Otte / Las Altures Road, Santa Barbara Calif. / [..]ther Passing Day PROVENANCE: Private collection, Santa Barbara, California. HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Apr. 09, 2019
William Louis Otte, (1871-1957 Santa Barbara, CA), Santa Barbara landscape, 1921, Oil on canvas laid to board, 14" H x 18" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957 Santa Barbara, CA) Santa Barbara landscape, 1921 Oil on canvas laid to board Signed and dated lower left: William Louis Otte 14" H x 18" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Dec. 09, 2018
WILLIAM LOUIS OTTE, (AMERICAN 1871–1957), "POPPY TIME, ANTELOPE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
WILLIAM LOUIS OTTE (american 1871–1957) "POPPY TIME, ANTELOPE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA" Signed 'William Louis Otte' bottom right; also titled and dated '1930' verso, oil on board 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8cm) provenance: Private Collection, Maryland.
Freeman's | Hindman
Nov. 19, 2018
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Windswept, Carmel by the Sea 22 x 28in overall: 27 1/2 x 33 3/4in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Windswept, Carmel by the Sea signed 'William Louis Otte' (lower left)pastel on paperboard22 x 28inoverall: 27 1/2 x 33 3/4inExecuted in 1923
Bonhams
Nov. 08, 2018
WILLIAM LOUIS OTTE (AMERICAN, 1871-1957) ANOTHER PASSING DAY OIL ON CANVAS LAID
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) Another Passing Day Oil on canvas laid on panel 22 x 28 inches (55.9 x 71.1 cm) Signed lower right: William Louis Otte Signed, titled, and inscribed on a label affixed to the reverse: William Louis Otte / Las Altures Road, Santa Barbara Calif. / [..]ther Passing Day PROVENANCE: Private collection, Santa Barbara, California. HID04901242017
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 23, 2018
William Louis Otte, (1871 - 1957 Santa Barbara, CA), Santa Barbara landscape, 1921, Oil on canvas laid to board, 14" H x 18" W
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Louis Otte (1871 - 1957 Santa Barbara, CA) Santa Barbara landscape, 1921 Oil on canvas laid to board Signed and dated lower left: William Louis Otte 14" H x 18" W
John Moran Auctioneers
Aug. 12, 2018
Painting, William Otte
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
William Otte (American, 1871-1957), Monterey Cypress, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 12"h x 18"w, overall (with frame): 17.75"h x 23.5"w
Clars Auctions
Aug. 07, 2018
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) California coast 22 x 28in overall: 23 3/8 x 29 1/2in US$ 4,000 - 6,000
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) California coast signed and dated 'William Louis Otte 1921' (lower left)pastel and conte crayon on paperboard22 x 28inoverall: 23 3/8 x 29 1/2inExecuted in 1921 ProvenancePrivate collection, Vermont.
Bonhams
Jul. 15, 2018
Painting, William Otte
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Otte (American, 1871-1957), Monterey Cypress, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 12"h x 18"w, overall (with frame): 17.75"h x 23.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 17, 2018
Painting, William Otte
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Santa Barbara Foothills with Eucalyptus, oil on board, signed lower right, board: 14"h x 18"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 20.25"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 24, 2018
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) An Early Snowfall on the Mountains, Santa B
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) An Early Snowfall on the Mountains, Santa Barbara, California 22 x 28in overall: 29 1/2 x 35 1/4in
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2018
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) From My Studio Window, Santa Barbara 36 x 4
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) From My Studio Window, Santa Barbara 36 x 43in overall: 40 1/4 x 47 1/2in
Bonhams
Jan. 21, 2018
Painting, William Louis Otte
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Monterey Coast, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 20"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 25.5"h x 29.5"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 02, 2017
William Louis Otte 1930 ptg. Spring Days, Carmel California
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
Otte, William Louis Otte (American, Santa Barbara 1871-1957), Spring Days, Carmel Calif, 1930, oil on canvas board, 14 x 18 inches, signed lower left, titled, located and dated on the reverse, with paper studio label and pencil inscription "To our good friend Wm. Hertrich from the Ottes". Provenance: Trotter Galleries, Carmel Ca.; With an Art Nouveau gilded frame measuring 21 x 25 inches
Concept Art Gallery
Nov. 20, 2017
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Summer Days at the foot of La Cumbre, Santa Barbara 22 x 28in overall: 31 x 36in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Louis Otte Summer Days at the foot of La Cumbre, Santa Barbara signed and dated 'William Louis Otte 1922' (lower right) and titled, signed and dated (on the reverse) pastel on paper 22 x 28in overall: 31 x 36in Painted in 1922 Footnotes Exhibited Solvang, Wildling Museum of Art and Nature, Legacy of Loss: Landscapes in the Santa Barbara Region, August 22, 2015 to February 1, 2016.
Bonhams
Aug. 01, 2017
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Incoming Fog, Monterey Coast, California 16 x 20in overall: 19 1/2 x 23 1/4in
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
William Louis Otte (1871-1957) Incoming Fog, Monterey Coast, California signed and dated 'William Louis Otte 28' (lower left), also titled, dated, signed and inscribed 'William Louis Otte/Santa Barbara Calif' (on the reverse) oil on canvas laid down to board 16 x 20in overall: 19 1/2 x 23 1/4in Painted in 1928 Footnotes Provenance With Anderson Galleries, Chicago, Illinois. Private collection, Michigan.
Bonhams
May. 21, 2017
Painting, William Louis Otte
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Monterey Coast, oil on canvas, signed lower left, canvas: 20"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 25.5"h x 29.5"w
Clars Auctions
Feb. 28, 2017
William Louis Otte
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) Carmel sand dunes with wildflowers 16 x 20in (40.6 x 50.8cm)
Bonhams
Jan. 14, 2017
Watercolor, William Louis Otte
Est: $200 - $400
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Desert Sunset, watercolor on paper, signed lower left, sight: 8.5"h x 11.58"w, overall (with frame): 16.5"h x 19.5"w
Clars Auctions
Dec. 11, 2016
Watercolor, William Louis Otte
Est: $700 - $1,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Desert Sunset, watercolor on paper, signed lower left, sight: 8.5"h x 11.58"w, overall (with frame): 16.5"h x 19.5"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 13, 2016
Watercolor, William Louis Otte
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957), Desert Sunset, watercolor on paper, signed lower left, sight: 8.5"h x 11.58"w, overall (with frame): 16.5"h x 19.5"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 12, 2016
WILLIAM LOUIS OTTE (American, 1871-1957) Arlington Crag (Peak) through Eucalyptus, Santa Barbara 26 x 26in overall: 29 1/4 x 29 1/4in
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) Arlington Crag (Peak) through Eucalyptus, Santa Barbara signed (lower right) and titled and dated (on the stretcher bar) oil on canvas affixed to board 26 x 26in overall: 29 1/4 x 29 1/4in Painted in 1933
Bonhams
Oct. 21, 2014
William Louis Otte (1871-1957 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
''Monterey Coast'', signed lower left: William Louis Otte, titled and dated verso: 1930, oil on canvas, 22'' H x 28'' W, est: $5000/7000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 21, 2014
William Louis Otte (1871-1957 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
''Eucalyptus at Sunset'', signed lower right: William Louis Otte, signed again, titled, dated and inscribed verso: Santa Barbara, Calif, 1927, oil on canvas laid to panel, 22'' H x 28'' W, est: $5000/7000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 21, 2014
William Louis Otte (1871-1957 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Oceanscape, signed lower right: William Louis Otte, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 16'' H x 20'' W, est: $3000/5000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Oct. 21, 2014
William Louis Otte (1871-1957 Santa Barbara, CA)
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
''A Santa Barbara Coastline'', signed lower right: William Louis Otte, titled and dated on stretcher: 1931, oil on canvas laid to canvas, 30'' H x 28.25'' W, est: $8000/10,000.
John Moran Auctioneers
Sep. 21, 2014
WILLIAM LEWIS OTTE: "COASTAL SCENE"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
circa 1919 oil on canvas signed and dated lower left Provenance: Santa Fe Art Auction, November 2012 [Lot 57] Lineberry Private Collection, Taos Provenance: The Estate of Mrs. Novella & The Late Edwin C. Lineberry: Taos, New Mexico 21 x 27 1/2 inches
Abell Auction
Nov. 10, 2013
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) California coast sight: 6 3/4 x 8 3/4in
Est: -
William Louis Otte (American, 1871-1957) California coast sight: 6 3/4 x 8 3/4in
Bonhams
Oct. 25, 2013
WILLIAM LOUIS OTTE (1871-1957) CALIFORNIA COAST PASTEL
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Untitled pastel Measures 13-1/2 x 17-1/2 inch sight size, 21 x 25 inch frame. Signed lower left.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Oct. 25, 2013
WILLIAM LOUIS OTTE (1871-1957) PASTEL 'A CARMEL DUNE' 1921
Est: $1,800 - $2,200
Hand written title on reverse 'A Carmel Dune, Carmel by the Sea, Calif 1921.' Measures 14 x 18 inches, 21 x 25 inch frame. Signed lower left.
Dirk Soulis Auctions