Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1648–1696

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Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder paintings have appeared at auction 6 times in ArtSell’s records between 2013 and 2023; 4 sold, a sell-through rate of 67%. Across 4 sales with a published price, the typical result was $19.4kSign up free to see to $32.3kSign up free to see (median $26.4kSign up free to see). The highest recorded price is $34.2kSign up free to see for Concert d'oiseaux at Artcurial in November 2022. Most results come from Lempertz (2), Hampel Fine Art Auctions (2) and Artcurial (2).

€34,112≈ $34,245≈ £29,942Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumConcert d'oiseauxArtcurial6auction results2013–2023years recorded67%sold$26.4kSign up free to seemedian price

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder paintings prices at a glance

Auction results
6 2013–2023
Price range
$14.3k–$34.2kSign up free to see
Median price
$26.4kSign up free to see 4 sold
Most recent sale
$14.3kSign up free to see Nov 2023, Artcurial
Record sale
$34.2kSign up free to see 2022, Artcurial

Recent sales: Concert de chats · Das Katzenkonzert · Concert d'oiseaux

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Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder paintings: key figures

Auction results
6
Sold rate
67%
Active at auction
2013–2023
Median price
$26.4kSign up free to see
Record price
$34.2kSign up free to see Concert d'oiseaux, Artcurial, Nov 2022

Top auction houses: Lempertz (2), Hampel Fine Art Auctions (2), Artcurial (2)

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  1. Concert de chats by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, Huile sur cuivre, sold Nov 2023
    Concert de chats
    Oil · Other support
    Artcurial · · Lot 35
    €13,120≈ $14,315≈ £11,418Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–12,000View at Artcurial ↗
  2. Das Katzenkonzert by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, oil on copper, sold Mar 2023
    Das Katzenkonzert
    Oil · Other support
    16 x 21,5 cm
    Hampel Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1046
    €19,400≈ $21,119≈ £17,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Hampel Fine Art Auctions ↗
  3. Concert d'oiseaux by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, Huile sur cuivre, sold Nov 2022
    Concert d'oiseaux
    Oil · Other support
    Artcurial · · Lot 4
    €34,112≈ $34,245≈ £29,942Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €10,000–15,000View at Artcurial ↗
  4. Die Armee der Affen by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, oil on copper, offered Dec 2021
    Die Armee der Affen
    Oil · Other support
    23 x 30,5 cm
    Hampel Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 1046
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €8,000–10,000View at Hampel Fine Art Auctions ↗
  5. The Monkey Barber by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, Oil on canvas (relined), offered May 2016
    The Monkey Barber
    Oil · Canvas
    25 x 34 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1322
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €12,000–14,000View at Lempertz ↗
  6. ALLEGORY OF THE EARTH by Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder, Oil on canvas, relined, sold May 2013
    ALLEGORY OF THE EARTH
    Oil · Canvas
    35.7 x 45.8 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1084
    €24,400≈ $31,691≈ £20,620Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €20,000–25,000View at Lempertz ↗

Questions about Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder paintings

How much is a Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder painting worth?

Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder paintings in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $14,315 and $34,245, with a median of $26,405 across 4 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder painting sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $34,245 for “Concert d'oiseaux”, sold at Artcurial in November 2022.

How much do Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder paintings sell for?

In the last five years the median was $21,119 across 3 sales. Over the whole record (2013–2023) the median is $26,405.

How often do Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder paintings sell at auction?

67% of the 6 paintings offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Ferdinand van Kessel the Elder paintings sold?

Most of the 6 recorded results come from Lempertz (2), Hampel Fine Art Auctions (2), Artcurial (2). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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