Ferdinand Knab (1834–1902)
Ferdinand Knab is a German artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $5,849. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ferdinand Knab sold in 2024 for $28,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Knab work is $5,849.
The median Ferdinand Knab painting sells for $11,602 across 9 lots.
The median Ferdinand Knab work on paper sells for $281 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $11,602‡ | $56,250 | 69.2% | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $281 | $281 | — | 2011-10-27 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $5,298–$5,783‡ | $5,353‡ | $13,860 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $56,250 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $28,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $281 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Knab worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Knab work is $5,849. The median Ferdinand Knab painting sells for $11,602 across 9 lots. The median Ferdinand Knab work on paper sells for $281 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Knab painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Knab painting is $11,602. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand Knab's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Knab painting is $56,250.
What is Ferdinand Knab's auction record?
Ferdinand Knab's auction record is $56,250, set in 2020.
See the full Ferdinand Knab record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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