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Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Austrian · 1793–1865 · Painter, Draughtsman

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller was an Austrian painter. Waldmüller was one of the most important Austrian painters of the Biedermeier period. (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, The Engagement, 1857, oil on panel; framed (original frame)The Engagementim Kinsky · €442,000≈ $512,322≈ £382,159Sign up to see
  2. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Children playing with dolls, 1864, oil on panelChildren playing with dollsim Kinsky · €450,000≈ $511,155≈ £400,812Sign up to see
  3. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, The return home, 1864, oil on panelThe return homeim Kinsky · €154,000≈ $161,946≈ £132,699Sign up to see

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 34 auction results for Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller between 2005 and 2026, of which 29 sold (85%). Recorded sale prices range from $505Sign up free to see to $512kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $512kSign up free to see for The Engagement at im Kinsky in June 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (29 lots). Most results come from im Kinsky (26), Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (3) and Lempertz (3).

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  1. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, (Nachfolge), Bildnisstudie eines jungen Mannes. 2. Viertel 19. Jh, Öl auf Leinwand, auf kräftige Malpappe maroufliert
    (Nachfolge), Bildnisstudie eines jungen Mannes. 2. Viertel 19. Jh
    Oil · Canvas
    44,2 x 37 cm, Ra. 52 x 44 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 018
    €440≈ $505≈ £381HammerSign up free to seeEst. €500–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  2. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, The Engagement, 1857, oil on panel; framed (original frame)
    The Engagement, 1857
    Oil · Panel
    78,5 x 95 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 3148
    €442,000≈ $512,322≈ £382,159Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €350,000–700,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  3. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, The Letter Reader, 1860, oil on panel; framed
    The Letter Reader, 1860
    Oil · Panel
    57,5 x 45,5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 3152
    €57,500≈ $66,648≈ £49,715Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €35,000–70,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  4. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, The Begger Boy, Oil on canvas laid down and contained in ornate carved gilt frame
    The Begger BoyFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    16.25 x 12.25 inches (41 x 31cm). Overall including frame 28 x 17.75 inches (71 x 45cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 728
    $213≈ £160≈ €183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–400View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  5. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Portrait of the Landscape Painter Karl Wilhelm Götzloff (1803-1866), Pencil, heightened in white
    Portrait of the Landscape Painter Karl Wilhelm Götzloff (1803-1866)
    Drawing
    19.4 x 14.4 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1120
    €1,008≈ $1,161≈ £887Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  6. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Self-portrait, 1841, oil on panel; framed
    Self-portrait, 1841
    Oil · Panel
    20 x 15,8 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1514
    €13,000≈ $15,046≈ £11,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–20,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  7. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Portraits of Franz Freiherr von Leithner and his wife Nina Leithner, 1843, oil on panel; framed
    Portraits of Franz Freiherr von Leithner and his wife Nina Leithner, 1843
    Oil · Panel
    each 39,5 x 31,5 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1523
    €41,600≈ $48,148≈ £35,455Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–60,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  8. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Portrait of Mrs Hanakamp (1793-1875), Oil on panel
    Portrait of Mrs Hanakamp (1793-1875)
    Oil · Panel
    31 x 26.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1106
    €31,500≈ $35,261≈ £26,546Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €15,000–20,000View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Bearded gentleman with hands in front of his chest, 1845, oil on canvas; framed
    Bearded gentleman with hands in front of his chest, 1845
    Oil · Canvas
    63 x 50 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 1112
    €11,475≈ $12,564≈ £9,963Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–20,000View at im Kinsky ↗
  10. Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Portrait of Franz Salzmann Edler von Bienenfeld, Secretary General of the Imperial and Royal National Bank, c. 1829, oil on panel; framed
    Portrait of Franz Salzmann Edler von Bienenfeld, Secretary General of the Imperial and Royal National Bank, c. 1829
    Oil · Panel
    28 x 23 cm
    im Kinsky · · Lot 2528
    €20,480≈ $22,391≈ £17,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–24,000View at im Kinsky ↗

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Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller at auction?

$512,322Sign up free to see, for The Engagement at im Kinsky (June 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller?

The median sale price is $36.5kSign up free to see across 29 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller have sold at auction?

29 of 34 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller?

im Kinsky, Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden and Lempertz account for the most recorded results. im Kinsky · Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · Lempertz

About Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller was an Austrian painter. Waldmüller was one of the most important Austrian painters of the Biedermeier period.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, The Cartographer Professor Josef Jüttner and His WifeThe Cartographer Professor Josef Jüttner and His Wife, 1824
    National Gallery of Art, Washington · CC0
  • Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Portrait of a Woman in a Lace Bonnet, in three-quarter profile to the leftPortrait of a Woman in a Lace Bonnet, in three-quarter profile to the left, mid-19th century
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Landscape with a View in a ValleyLandscape with a View in a Valley
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller, Portrait of Franz Jauner (Vienna 1832-1900 Vienna), Theater Director and Actor in ViennaPortrait of Franz Jauner (Vienna 1832-1900 Vienna), Theater Director and Actor in Vienna, 1800–1865
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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