> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ferdinand-hodler · updated 2026-11-02

# Ferdinand Hodler (1853–1918)

## What is Ferdinand Hodler’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 646 auction results for Ferdinand Hodler at 24 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,779 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,319–$13,805, n=18). The auction record is $8,443,701 for Lake Geneva with Mont-Blanc in the early morning hours, March (2024, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Geneva with Mont-Blanc in the early morning hours, March, 1918 | Oil on canvas | $8,443,701 | Koller Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Les Etangs longs bei Montana, 1915 | Öl auf Leinwand | $5,935,569 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2011 |
| 3 | Lake Geneva with the Jura, 1911 | Oil on canvas | $5,762,578 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Lake Thun with the Niesen, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $4,554,065 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Thunersee mit Niesen, 1910 | Oil paint | $3,936,000 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 6 | Bildnis Berthe Jacques, 1894 | Ölfarben auf Leinwand | $3,893,731 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Bachbett bei Champéry, 1916 | Oil on canvas | $3,460,841 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Der Brienzersee von Breitlauenen aus, 1906 | Oil and grease crayons on canvas | $3,099,051 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Lake Geneva, seen from Chexbres, 1911 | Oil on canvas | $2,763,525 | Koller Auktionen | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | Thunersee mit Stockhornkette, 1912 | Oil on canvas | $2,633,673 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 58 | $175,690 |
| Other | 67 | $8,093 |
| Works on paper | 56 | $5,301 |
| Prints | 22 | $1,652 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $16,061 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 131 | $10,236 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 646 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ferdinand Hodler is a Swiss artist with 986 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,076. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $200,729; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ferdinand Hodler work worth?

Across 645 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Hodler work is $4,076.

The median Ferdinand Hodler work on paper sells for $3,901 across 261 lots.

The median Ferdinand Hodler painting sells for $128,317 across 163 lots.

The median Ferdinand Hodler print sells for $301 across 115 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Hodler work on papers typically sell for $1,760–$7,679 (the middle half of 230 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Hodler paintings typically sell for $30,787–$179,024 (the middle half of 99 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 | 183 | $301†‡ | $50,003‡ | 62.8% | 2026-07-06 |
| Paintings | 205 | $128,317†‡ | $8.6M‡ | 79.5% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 379 | $3,901†‡ | $185,288‡ | 68.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Photography | 7 | $808† | $808† | 14.3% | 2016-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 104 | $310,942†‡ | $8.6M‡ | — | 2026-06-26 |

† 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 (183 lots) median $301 with 62.8% sell-through. Paintings (205 lots) median $128,317, record $8,624,555. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ferdinand Hodler painting sells for around 426× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 104 lots) the median is $310,942.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $140–$1,033†‡ | $296†‡ | $50,003‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $161–$1,246†‡ | $316†‡ | $11,723 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $178–$247† | $220† | $742† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 99 | $30,787–$179,024†‡ | $79,071†‡ | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 55 | $121,780–$2.3M†‡ | $574,720†‡ | $8.6M‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $203,602–$423,986†‡ | $316,612†‡ | $4.6M‡ |

† 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) | 230 | $1,760–$7,679†‡ | $3,826†‡ | $123,592‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $2,409–$17,522†‡ | $5,781†‡ | $185,288‡ |

† 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 | 2026 | $8.6M‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $8.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $185,288‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $123,592‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $50,003‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $31,397‡ |
| Photography | 2016 | $808† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ferdinand Hodler worth?

Across 645 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Hodler work is $4,076. The median Ferdinand Hodler work on paper sells for $3,901 across 261 lots. The median Ferdinand Hodler painting sells for $128,317 across 163 lots. The median Ferdinand Hodler print sells for $301 across 115 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Hodler work on papers typically sell for $1,760–$7,679 (the middle half of 230 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Hodler paintings typically sell for $30,787–$179,024 (the middle half of 99 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 261 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Hodler work on paper is $3,901. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Hodler work on paper is $185,288. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Ferdinand Hodler painting?

Based on 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Hodler painting is $128,317. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Hodler painting is $8,624,555. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Ferdinand Hodler print?

Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Hodler print is $301. 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 $50,003. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Hodler work on paper?

Based on 230 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Hodler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,826, 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 the average price of a small Ferdinand Hodler painting?

Based on 99 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Hodler painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $79,071, 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 Hodler's auction record?

Ferdinand Hodler's auction record is $8,624,555, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ferdinand Hodler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ferdinand-hodler (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.