Ferdinand van Kessel (1648–1696)
Ferdinand van Kessel is a Flemish artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $28,368. 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 van Kessel sold in 2024 for $38,647, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ferdinand van Kessel on OpeningBid →What is a Ferdinand van Kessel work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand van Kessel work is $28,368.
The median Ferdinand van Kessel painting sells for $21,839 across 6 lots.
The median Ferdinand van Kessel work on paper sells for $38,647 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $21,839†‡ | $34,245 | 60% | 2025-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $38,647 | $38,647 | — | 2024-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $38,647 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $34,245 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $34,190 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ferdinand van Kessel worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand van Kessel work is $28,368. The median Ferdinand van Kessel painting sells for $21,839 across 6 lots. The median Ferdinand van Kessel work on paper sells for $38,647 across 1 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 Ferdinand van Kessel's auction record?
Ferdinand van Kessel's auction record is $38,647, set in 2024.
See the full Ferdinand van Kessel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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