Ferdinand Heilbuth (1826–1889)
Ferdinand Heilbuth is a French artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,052. 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 Heilbuth sold in 2019 for $23,551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Heilbuth work is $5,052.
The median Ferdinand Heilbuth painting sells for $6,169 across 12 lots.
The median Ferdinand Heilbuth work on paper sells for $2,041 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $6,169‡ | $39,435 | 85.7% | 2026-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $2,041†‡ | $5,996‡ | 63.6% | 2017-12-01 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,247–$14,522 | $4,444 | $39,435 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,245–$4,299†‡ | $1,765†‡ | $5,996‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $39,435 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $23,551 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,996‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $5,077 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Heilbuth worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Heilbuth work is $5,052. The median Ferdinand Heilbuth painting sells for $6,169 across 12 lots. The median Ferdinand Heilbuth work on paper sells for $2,041 across 7 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 Heilbuth painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Heilbuth painting is $6,169. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand Heilbuth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Heilbuth painting is $39,435.
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Heilbuth work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Heilbuth work on paper is $2,041. 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 Heilbuth's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Heilbuth work on paper is $5,996. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Ferdinand Heilbuth's auction record?
Ferdinand Heilbuth's auction record is $39,435, set in 2002.
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