Ferdinand Schirren (1872–1944)
Ferdinand Schirren is a Belgian artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,427. 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 Schirren sold in 2025 for $2,994, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Schirren work is $1,427.
The median Ferdinand Schirren work on paper sells for $1,363 across 22 lots.
The median Ferdinand Schirren painting sells for $3,380 across 4 lots.
The median Ferdinand Schirren print sells for $85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $85 | $95 | 40% | 2022-09-23 |
| Paintings | 5 | $3,380 | $8,621 | 80% | 2023-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,363‡ | $15,573 | 81.5% | 2026-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,131 | $1,131 | — | 2023-11-17 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ferdinand Schirren's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $85 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $3,380, record $8,621. A typical Ferdinand Schirren painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $280–$991‡ | $753‡ | $7,397 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,340–$6,956 | $4,214 | $15,573 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $15,573 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $8,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $7,397 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $4,694 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,131 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $95 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $76 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand Schirren worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Schirren work is $1,427. The median Ferdinand Schirren work on paper sells for $1,363 across 22 lots. The median Ferdinand Schirren painting sells for $3,380 across 4 lots. The median Ferdinand Schirren print sells for $85 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 Schirren work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Schirren work on paper is $1,363. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand Schirren's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Schirren work on paper is $15,573.
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Schirren work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Schirren work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Ferdinand Schirren work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ferdinand Schirren work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Ferdinand Schirren's auction record?
Ferdinand Schirren's auction record is $15,573, set in 2009.
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