Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller (1793–1865)
What is Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller at 15 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $60,246 including buyer’s premium (middle half $28,439–$126,981, n=8). The auction record is $582,784 for Untitled (2010, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1943 | — | $582,784 | Dorotheum | Oct 2010 |
| 2 | The Engagement, 1857 | Oil on panel; framed (original frame) | $512,322 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Children playing with dolls, 1864 | Oil on panel | $511,155 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Red and white grapes and silver tableware on a marble ledge, 1793 | Red and white grapes and silver tableware on a marble ledge | $456,833 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 5 | die kranzeljungfer (the bridesmaid) | Oil on panel | $450,837 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 6 | The Compassionate Child (The Beggar), oil on panel | Oil on panel | $360,117 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Preparing the Celebration of the Wine Harvest, oil on panel, 1860 | Oil on panel | $351,856 | Dorotheum | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | A Doric temple in Sicily with Castelmola and Taormina beyond, 1793 | Oil paint | $329,040 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 9 | The bridesmaid, oil on panel, 1839 | Oil on panel | $292,300 | Dorotheum | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | View of Lake Altaussee and the Dachstein, 1793 | Painting | $291,876 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | $115,075 |
| Paintings | 48 | $71,071 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $109,771 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $42,173 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller is an Austrian artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $54,643. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller sold in 2026 for $115,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller work is $54,643.
The median Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting sells for $63,550 across 36 lots.
The median Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller work on paper sells for $23,876 across 4 lots.
The median Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller sculpture sells for $456,833 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 45 | $63,550†‡ | $329,040 | 80% | 2025-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $23,876‡ | $185,833 | — | 2025-11-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $456,833 | $456,833 | — | 2010-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $162,321†‡ | $582,784 | — | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $25,030–$104,292‡ | $63,550‡ | $291,876 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $16,909–$118,178†‡ | $60,986†‡ | $246,583 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $456,833 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $329,040 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $291,876 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $185,833 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $44,678 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller work is $54,643. The median Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting sells for $63,550 across 36 lots. The median Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller work on paper sells for $23,876 across 4 lots. The median Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller sculpture sells for $456,833 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting is $63,550. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting is $329,040.
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $63,550, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $60,986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller's auction record?
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller's auction record is $582,784, set in 2010.
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