Frederick Ferdinand Schafer (1839–1927)
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Frederick Ferdinand Schafer sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Frederick Ferdinand Schafer on OpeningBid →What is a Frederick Ferdinand Schafer work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Ferdinand Schafer work is $2,500.
The median Frederick Ferdinand Schafer painting sells for $2,500 across 7 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $2,500† | $15,000† | — | 2025-11-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,011–$3,217 | $2,500 | $8,125 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $15,000† |
| Paintings | 2015 | $8,125 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frederick Ferdinand Schafer worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick Ferdinand Schafer work is $2,500. The median Frederick Ferdinand Schafer painting sells for $2,500 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Frederick Ferdinand Schafer's auction record?
Frederick Ferdinand Schafer's auction record is $15,000, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Frederick Ferdinand Schafer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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