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# 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.

## What is a Ferdinand von Wright work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ferdinand von Wright auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ferdinand-von-wright (updated 2026-11-03).

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.