Ferdinand von Wright (1822–1906)
Ferdinand von Wright is a Finnish artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $18,747. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ferdinand von Wright sold in 2023 for $19,334, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand von Wright work is $18,747.
The median Ferdinand von Wright painting sells for $21,353 across 20 lots.
The median Ferdinand von Wright work on paper sells for $9,000 across 2 lots.
The median Ferdinand von Wright print sells for $108 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $108‡ | $108‡ | — | 2026-05-02 |
| Paintings | 24 | $21,353‡ | $82,000 | 83.3% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $9,000 | $9,000 | — | 2016-05-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ferdinand von Wright's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $108. Paintings (24 lots) median $21,353, record $82,000. A typical Ferdinand von Wright painting sells for around 197× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $13,171–$21,816 | $17,019 | $82,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $18,454–$29,152‡ | $22,924‡ | $61,296 |
‡ 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 | $82,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $61,296 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $9,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $108‡ |
‡ 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 von Wright worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand von Wright work is $18,747. The median Ferdinand von Wright painting sells for $21,353 across 20 lots. The median Ferdinand von Wright work on paper sells for $9,000 across 2 lots. The median Ferdinand von Wright print sells for $108 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Ferdinand von Wright painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand von Wright painting is $21,353. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand von Wright's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand von Wright painting is $82,000.
What is the average price of a medium Ferdinand von Wright painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ferdinand von Wright painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Ferdinand von Wright's auction record?
Ferdinand von Wright's auction record is $82,000, set in 1993.
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