Ferdinand Gehr (1896–1996)
Ferdinand Gehr is a CH artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $448. 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 Ferdinand Gehr sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $519 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ferdinand Gehr on OpeningBid →What is a Ferdinand Gehr work worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Gehr work is $448.
The median Ferdinand Gehr print sells for $297 across 85 lots.
The median Ferdinand Gehr work on paper sells for $1,853 across 36 lots.
The median Ferdinand Gehr painting sells for $9,806 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Gehr prints typically sell for $209–$405 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ferdinand Gehr prints typically sell for $230–$501 (the middle half of 26 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 | 112 | $297† | $3,389† | 75.9% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 22 | $9,806†‡ | $50,316 | 68.2% | 2025-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $1,853†‡ | $8,515‡ | 78.3% | 2026-06-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $33,376‡ | $50,316 | — | 2022-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ferdinand Gehr's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (112 lots) median $297 with 75.9% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $9,806, record $50,316. A typical Ferdinand Gehr painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $33,376.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $209–$405† | $289† | $1,258 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $230–$501† | $298† | $3,389† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $837–$3,971† | $3,428† | $6,888† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $6,980–$23,607†‡ | $10,031†‡ | $39,077 |
† 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) | 21 | $745–$1,674†‡ | $1,047†‡ | $4,835‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $4,872–$7,297†‡ | $6,149†‡ | $8,515‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2019 | $50,316 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $46,892 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,515‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,515‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,389† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,258 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Gehr worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ferdinand Gehr work is $448. The median Ferdinand Gehr print sells for $297 across 85 lots. The median Ferdinand Gehr work on paper sells for $1,853 across 36 lots. The median Ferdinand Gehr painting sells for $9,806 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ferdinand Gehr prints typically sell for $209–$405 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ferdinand Gehr prints typically sell for $230–$501 (the middle half of 26 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 Ferdinand Gehr print?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Gehr print is $297. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ferdinand Gehr's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Gehr print is $3,389. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,389 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Gehr work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Gehr work on paper is $1,853. 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 Ferdinand Gehr's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Gehr work on paper is $8,515. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Ferdinand Gehr painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ferdinand Gehr painting is $9,806. 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 Ferdinand Gehr's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ferdinand Gehr painting is $50,316.
What is the average price of a small Ferdinand Gehr print?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ferdinand Gehr print (small (under 50 cm)) is $289, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Ferdinand Gehr print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ferdinand Gehr print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $298, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ferdinand Gehr's auction record?
Ferdinand Gehr's auction record is $50,316, set in 2019.
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