Ferdinand Keller (1842–1922)
Ferdinand Keller is a German artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,536. 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 Keller is recorded as sold in 2022 for $4,642; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ferdinand Keller on OpeningBid →What is a Ferdinand Keller work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Keller work is $3,536.
The median Ferdinand Keller painting sells for $6,558 across 12 lots.
The median Ferdinand Keller work on paper sells for $576 across 2 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 | 19 | $6,558†‡ | $31,792 | 63.2% | 2025-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $576 | $615 | — | 2023-07-19 |
† 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) | 6 | $3,787–$18,615‡ | $11,157‡ | $31,792 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $31,792 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $615 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $537 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Keller worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Keller work is $3,536. The median Ferdinand Keller painting sells for $6,558 across 12 lots. The median Ferdinand Keller work on paper sells for $576 across 2 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 Keller painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Keller painting is $6,558. 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 Keller's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Keller painting is $31,792.
What is Ferdinand Keller's auction record?
Ferdinand Keller's auction record is $31,792, set in 2019.
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