Fidus (1868–1948)
Fidus is a German artist with 300 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,917. 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 Fidus is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,697; 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 Fidus on OpeningBid →What is a Fidus work worth?
Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fidus work is $1,917.
The median Fidus work on paper sells for $3,122 across 145 lots.
The median Fidus print sells for $427 across 30 lots.
The median Fidus painting sells for $11,381 across 9 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Fidus work on papers typically sell for $1,057–$4,927 (the middle half of 136 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Fidus prints typically sell for $297–$832 (the middle half of 20 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 | 46 | $427†‡ | $4,516‡ | 65.2% | 2025-11-26 |
| Paintings | 13 | $11,381‡ | $64,692‡ | 69.2% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 200 | $3,122‡ | $20,366‡ | 72.5% | 2026-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,188‡ | $7,188‡ | — | 2020-11-28 |
| Photography | 5 | $719‡ | $1,438‡ | 60% | 2020-11-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $17,826‡ | $64,692‡ | — | 2021-06-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fidus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (46 lots) median $427 with 65.2% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $11,381, record $64,692. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Fidus painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $17,826.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $297–$832‡ | $406‡ | $4,516‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $257–$757†‡ | $489†‡ | $1,344‡ |
† 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) | 136 | $1,057–$4,927‡ | $3,102‡ | $20,366‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $8,186–$15,959‡ | $11,684‡ | $20,366‡ |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $64,692‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $26,356‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $20,366‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $20,366‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $7,188‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,516‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,037‡ |
| Photography | 2020 | $1,438‡ |
‡ 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 Fidus worth?
Across 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fidus work is $1,917. The median Fidus work on paper sells for $3,122 across 145 lots. The median Fidus print sells for $427 across 30 lots. The median Fidus painting sells for $11,381 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fidus work on papers typically sell for $1,057–$4,927 (the middle half of 136 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Fidus prints typically sell for $297–$832 (the middle half of 20 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 Fidus work on paper?
Based on 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fidus work on paper is $3,122. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fidus's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fidus work on paper is $20,366. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Fidus print?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fidus print is $427. 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 Fidus's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fidus print is $4,516. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Fidus painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fidus painting is $11,381. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fidus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fidus painting is $64,692. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Fidus work on paper?
Based on 136 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fidus work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,102, 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 small Fidus print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fidus print (small (under 50 cm)) is $406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Fidus's auction record?
Fidus's auction record is $64,692, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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