Peter Fendi (1796–1842)
What is Peter Fendi’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 85 auction results for Peter Fendi at 11 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,556 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,540–$4,826, n=5). The auction record is $52,984 for Postojna Cave (2017, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Postojna Cave, 1821 | Oil on panel | $52,984 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2017 |
| 2 | Mother and Child, 1796 | Oil paint | $31,298 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Female nude from behind, c. 1840 | Oil on canvas | $30,077 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2017 |
| 4 | Female nude from behind, c. 1840 | Oil on canvas | $30,077 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Marie und Karoline von und zu Liechtenstein, 1840 | Watercolour on paper | $26,097 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Interieur mit Rauen und Kindern | Watercolour & pencil | $19,000 | Karl & Faber | Dec 1994 |
| 7 | Mother with children, grinding coffee, c. 1840 | Watercolour on paper; framed | $13,759 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Brother and sister | Watercolour on paper | $8,683 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2015 |
| 9 | The abduction, 1830 | Watercolour on paper | $6,253 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | Constellation coffee table, 2020 | Stainless steel | $5,080 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 13 | $3,647 |
| Other | 23 | $205 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $661 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 85 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Peter Fendi is an Austrian artist with 144 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $329. 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 Peter Fendi is recorded as sold in 2026 for $385; 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 Peter Fendi on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Fendi work worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Fendi work is $329.
The median Peter Fendi photograph sells for $161 across 25 lots.
The median Peter Fendi print sells for $205 across 9 lots.
The median Peter Fendi work on paper sells for $743 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Peter Fendi photographs typically sell for $161–$205 (the middle half of 25 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 | 13 | $205†‡ | $329‡ | 69.2% | 2020-12-16 |
| Paintings | 3 | $30,077‡ | $31,298 | — | 2021-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $743‡ | $19,000 | 77.8% | 2022-11-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,794 | $5,080 | — | 2025-07-15 |
| Photography | 29 | $161† | $205 | 86.2% | 2020-12-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $30,688 | $52,984 | — | 2017-10-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Peter Fendi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $205 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $30,077, record $31,298. A typical Peter Fendi painting sells for around 146× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $30,688.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $161–$283†‡ | $205†‡ | $329‡ |
† 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) | 6 | $582–$890‡ | $734‡ | $2,592 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $161–$205† | $161† | $205 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $31,298 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $30,077 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $19,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,592 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $508 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $329‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $319‡ |
‡ 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 Peter Fendi worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Fendi work is $329. The median Peter Fendi photograph sells for $161 across 25 lots. The median Peter Fendi print sells for $205 across 9 lots. The median Peter Fendi work on paper sells for $743 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Peter Fendi photographs typically sell for $161–$205 (the middle half of 25 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 Peter Fendi photograph?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Fendi photograph is $161. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Fendi's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Fendi photograph is $205.
What is the average price of a Peter Fendi print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Fendi print is $205. 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 Peter Fendi's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Fendi print is $329. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Peter Fendi photograph?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Peter Fendi photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $161, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Fendi's auction record?
Peter Fendi's auction record is $52,984, set in 2017.
See the full Peter Fendi record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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