Ferdinand Springer (1907–2007)
Ferdinand Springer is a German artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $939. 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 Springer is recorded as sold in 2025 for $1,041; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ferdinand Springer on OpeningBid →What is a Ferdinand Springer work worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Springer work is $939.
The median Ferdinand Springer work on paper sells for $1,158 across 62 lots.
The median Ferdinand Springer print sells for $143 across 10 lots.
The median Ferdinand Springer painting sells for $1,824 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Springer work on papers typically sell for $608–$1,394 (the middle half of 60 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 | 23 | $143†‡ | $703 | 43.5% | 2026-03-12 |
| Paintings | 11 | $1,824‡ | $6,000‡ | 63.6% | 2025-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 90 | $1,158†‡ | $2,281 | 68.9% | 2025-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,213‡ | $6,000‡ | — | 2018-06-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ferdinand Springer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $143 with 43.5% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $1,824, record $6,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Ferdinand Springer painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $2,213.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $131–$286†‡ | $155†‡ | $703 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 60 | $608–$1,394‡ | $1,163‡ | $2,281 |
‡ 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 | 1993 | $6,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,281 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,213 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $703 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $508 |
‡ 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 Springer worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Springer work is $939. The median Ferdinand Springer work on paper sells for $1,158 across 62 lots. The median Ferdinand Springer print sells for $143 across 10 lots. The median Ferdinand Springer painting sells for $1,824 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Springer work on papers typically sell for $608–$1,394 (the middle half of 60 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 Springer work on paper?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Springer work on paper is $1,158. 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 Springer's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Springer work on paper is $2,281.
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Springer print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Springer print is $143. 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 Springer's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Springer print is $703.
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Springer painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Springer painting is $1,824. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand Springer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Springer painting is $6,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Springer work on paper?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Springer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,163, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand Springer's auction record?
Ferdinand Springer's auction record is $6,000, set in 1993. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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