Friedrich Overbeck (1789–1869)
Friedrich Overbeck is a German artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $987. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Friedrich Overbeck is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,836; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedrich Overbeck work is $987.
The median Friedrich Overbeck print sells for $889 across 27 lots.
The median Friedrich Overbeck work on paper sells for $2,423 across 10 lots.
The median Friedrich Overbeck painting sells for $6,306 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Friedrich Overbeck prints typically sell for $543–$1,438 (the middle half of 21 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 | 38 | $889‡ | $5,818‡ | 71.1% | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 3 | $6,306†‡ | $178,289 | — | 2025-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $2,423‡ | $107,450 | 55.6% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $107,450‡ | $178,289 | — | 2025-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Friedrich Overbeck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $889 with 71.1% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $6,306, record $178,289. A typical Friedrich Overbeck painting sells for around 7.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $107,450.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $543–$1,438‡ | $811‡ | $2,854‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $987–$4,947‡ | $1,914‡ | $5,818‡ |
‡ 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) | 9 | $759–$6,836‡ | $2,518‡ | $107,450 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $178,289 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $107,450 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $8,494‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $6,306‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,818‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,947‡ |
‡ 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 Friedrich Overbeck worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Friedrich Overbeck work is $987. The median Friedrich Overbeck print sells for $889 across 27 lots. The median Friedrich Overbeck work on paper sells for $2,423 across 10 lots. The median Friedrich Overbeck painting sells for $6,306 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Friedrich Overbeck prints typically sell for $543–$1,438 (the middle half of 21 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 Friedrich Overbeck print?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedrich Overbeck print is $889. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Friedrich Overbeck's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedrich Overbeck print is $5,818. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Friedrich Overbeck work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Friedrich Overbeck work on paper is $2,423. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Friedrich Overbeck's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Friedrich Overbeck work on paper is $107,450.
What is the average price of a small Friedrich Overbeck print?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Friedrich Overbeck print (small (under 50 cm)) is $811, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Friedrich Overbeck's auction record?
Friedrich Overbeck's auction record is $178,289, set in 2025.
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