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# Ferdinand Kriwet (1942–2018)

Ferdinand Kriwet is a German artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,198. 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 Kriwet is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,363; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ferdinand Kriwet work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Kriwet work is $1,198.

The median Ferdinand Kriwet print sells for $738 across 25 lots.

The median Ferdinand Kriwet sculpture sells for $984 across 9 lots.

The median Ferdinand Kriwet work on paper sells for $5,319 across 10 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 | 30 | $738†‡ | $19,679 | 83.3% | 2024-09-25 |
| Paintings | 8 | $9,967 | $18,164 | 25% | 2021-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $5,319‡ | $11,840‡ | — | 2021-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $984‡ | $12,472 | 90% | 2025-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,353 | $19,679 | — | 2020-12-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Ferdinand Kriwet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $738 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $9,967, record $18,164. A typical Ferdinand Kriwet painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $18,353.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $226–$696†‡ | $403†‡ | $1,181 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $537–$1,176‡ | $823‡ | $1,845 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $734–$6,696‡ | $1,623‡ | $19,679 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $730–$2,515‡ | $844‡ | $8,857 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $19,679 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $18,164 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,472 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $11,840‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $11,840‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $8,857 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $8,114‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,771 |

‡ 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 Kriwet worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Kriwet work is $1,198. The median Ferdinand Kriwet print sells for $738 across 25 lots. The median Ferdinand Kriwet sculpture sells for $984 across 9 lots. The median Ferdinand Kriwet work on paper sells for $5,319 across 10 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 Kriwet print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Kriwet print is $738. 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 Kriwet's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Kriwet print is $19,679.

### What is Ferdinand Kriwet's auction record?

Ferdinand Kriwet's auction record is $19,679, set in 2015.

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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 Kriwet auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ferdinand-kriwet-2 (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.