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# 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.

## What is a Ferdinand Knab work 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).

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

## 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.

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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 Knab auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ferdinand-knab (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.