Ferdinand Kobell (1740–1799)
Ferdinand Kobell is a German artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $650. 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 Kobell is recorded as sold in 2025 for $694; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Kobell work is $650.
The median Ferdinand Kobell work on paper sells for $735 across 24 lots.
The median Ferdinand Kobell print sells for $425 across 12 lots.
The median Ferdinand Kobell painting sells for $1,203 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Kobell work on papers typically sell for $400–$1,304 (the middle half of 23 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 | 17 | $425‡ | $2,746‡ | 70.6% | 2025-02-26 |
| Paintings | 13 | $1,203‡ | $4,047‡ | 38.5% | 2025-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $735†‡ | $2,501 | 60% | 2025-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,800‡ | $4,047‡ | — | 2024-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ferdinand Kobell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $425 with 70.6% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $1,203, record $4,047. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ferdinand Kobell painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $3,800.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $374–$937‡ | $476‡ | $1,546 |
‡ 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) | 23 | $400–$1,304†‡ | $770†‡ | $2,501 |
† 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 | 2011 | $4,047‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,746‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $2,501 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,061‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,546 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,289 |
‡ 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 Kobell worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Kobell work is $650. The median Ferdinand Kobell work on paper sells for $735 across 24 lots. The median Ferdinand Kobell print sells for $425 across 12 lots. The median Ferdinand Kobell painting sells for $1,203 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Kobell work on papers typically sell for $400–$1,304 (the middle half of 23 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 Kobell work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Kobell work on paper is $735. 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 Kobell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Kobell work on paper is $2,501.
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Kobell print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Kobell print is $425. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand Kobell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Kobell print is $2,746. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Kobell painting?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Kobell painting is $1,203. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand Kobell's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Kobell painting is $4,047. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Kobell work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Kobell work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $770, 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 Kobell's auction record?
Ferdinand Kobell's auction record is $4,047, set in 2011. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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