Ferdinand Hodler (1853–1918)
Ferdinand Hodler is a Swiss artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $920. 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 Hodler sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,396 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Hodler work is $920.
The median Ferdinand Hodler work on paper sells for $1,134 across 27 lots.
The median Ferdinand Hodler print sells for $436 across 14 lots.
The median Ferdinand Hodler painting sells for $10,958 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Hodler work on papers typically sell for $806–$2,512 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 | 16 | $436†‡ | $4,807† | 87.5% | 2023-09-18 |
| Paintings | 5 | $10,958† | $203,912† | 80% | 2023-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $1,134† | $31,808† | 87.1% | 2025-09-11 |
| Photography | 3 | $701†‡ | $798‡ | 66.7% | 2018-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $31,808† | $203,912† | — | 2025-09-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ferdinand Hodler's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $436 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $10,958, record $203,912. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $203,912 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Ferdinand Hodler painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $31,808.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $280–$365†‡ | $350†‡ | $2,731 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $448–$2,351† | $898† | $4,807† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $806–$2,512† | $1,443† | $31,808† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $203,912† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $31,808† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $21,315† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $16,365† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $4,807† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,675† |
| Photography | 2016 | $798‡ |
| Photography | 2018 | $605† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Hodler worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Hodler work is $920. The median Ferdinand Hodler work on paper sells for $1,134 across 27 lots. The median Ferdinand Hodler print sells for $436 across 14 lots. The median Ferdinand Hodler painting sells for $10,958 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Hodler work on papers typically sell for $806–$2,512 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Hodler work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Hodler work on paper is $1,134. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ferdinand Hodler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Hodler work on paper is $31,808. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,808 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Hodler print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Hodler print is $436. 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 Hodler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Hodler print is $4,807. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,807 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Hodler work on paper?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Hodler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,443, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ferdinand Hodler's auction record?
Ferdinand Hodler's auction record is $203,912, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $203,912 (buyer's premium not included).
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