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Ferdinand von Rayski

German · 1806–1890 · Painter, Printmaker

Louis Ferdinand von Rayski (1806–1890) was a German artist noted for portraits and landscapes. He is seen as the forerunner of Impressionism in Germany. (Wikipedia)

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Record prices

  1. Ferdinand von Rayski, PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN WITH YELLOW WAISTCOAT, Oil on canvas, mounted on hardboardPORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN WITH YELLOW WAISTCOATLempertz · €12,000≈ $16,409≈ £10,279Sign up to see
  2. Ferdinand von Rayski, Keine Lust zu Arbeiten, 1834, Öl auf LeinwandKeine Lust zu ArbeitenSchmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · €3,200≈ $3,530≈ £2,823Sign up to see
  3. Ferdinand von Rayski, A View of a Town in Saxony, Watercolour over pencilA View of a Town in SaxonyLempertz · €2,108≈ $2,365≈ £1,623Sign up to see

Ferdinand von Rayski’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 16 auction results for Ferdinand von Rayski between 2006 and 2026, of which 8 sold (50%). Recorded sale prices range from $115Sign up free to see to $16.4kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $16.4kSign up free to see for PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN WITH YELLOW WAISTCOAT at Lempertz in November 2010. The most common medium is drawings (10 lots). Most results come from Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (12) and Lempertz (4).

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  1. Ferdinand von Rayski, (zugeschr.), Stehender Knabe. Mitte 19. Jh, Bleistiftzeichnung
    (zugeschr.), Stehender Knabe. Mitte 19. Jh
    Drawing
    16,6 x 10,6 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 196
    €100≈ $115≈ £87HammerSign up free to seeEst. €120–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  2. Ferdinand von Rayski, (zugeschr.), Preußische Reitergarde, Um 1825, Bleistiftzeichnung
    (zugeschr.), Preußische Reitergarde, Um 1825
    Drawing
    17,2 x 24,5 cm, Psp. 53,5 x 39,5 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 285
    €180≈ $214≈ £154HammerSign up free to seeEst. €220–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  3. Ferdinand von Rayski, Tierstudien, Um 1860, Grafitzeichnung, wohl auf Skizzenbuchseite
    Tierstudien, Um 1860
    Drawing
    34 x 21 cm, Psp. 54 x 40 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 214
    €220≈ $247≈ £199HammerSign up free to seeEst. €60–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  4. Ferdinand von Rayski, Zwei Pferdeköpfe, Um 1863, Grafitzeichnung auf Papier
    Zwei Pferdeköpfe, Um 1863
    Drawing · Paper
    10,2 x 13,3 cm, Psp. 54 x 40 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 241
    €200≈ $222≈ £169HammerSign up free to seeEst. €240–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  5. Ferdinand von Rayski, Keine Lust zu Arbeiten, 1834, Öl auf Leinwand
    Keine Lust zu Arbeiten, 1834
    Oil · Canvas
    61,5 x 51,5 cm, Ra. 89,5 x 75 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 043
    €3,200≈ $3,530≈ £2,823HammerSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  6. Ferdinand von Rayski, A View of a Town in Saxony, Watercolour over pencil
    A View of a Town in Saxony
    Watercolor
    14.3 x 21.6 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1625
    €2,108≈ $2,365≈ £1,623Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €400–600View at Lempertz ↗
  7. Ferdinand von Rayski, PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN WITH YELLOW WAISTCOAT, Oil on canvas, mounted on hardboard
    PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN WITH YELLOW WAISTCOAT
    Oil · Canvas
    75,9 x 63,5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 1246
    €12,000≈ $16,409≈ £10,279Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €12,000–14,000View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Ferdinand von Rayski, Schloß Reinsberg, 1848/50, Bleistiftzeichnung, in Sepia laviert
    Schloß Reinsberg, 1848/50
    Drawing
    Bl. 19,6 x 19,8 cm, Ra. 45,5 x 33 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 075
    €850≈ $1,126≈ £572HammerSign up free to seeEst. €880–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  9. Ferdinand von Rayski, (zugeschr.), Stehender Knabe. Mitte 19. Jh, Bleistiftzeichnung
    (zugeschr.), Stehender Knabe. Mitte 19. Jh
    Drawing
    16,6 x 10,6 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 286
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €150–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  10. Ferdinand von Rayski, Portrait of Wolf Saladin von Schönberg, Oil on canvas
    Portrait of Wolf Saladin von Schönberg
    Oil · Canvas
    113 x 85 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 2167
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗

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Ferdinand von Rayski: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Ferdinand von Rayski at auction?

$16,409Sign up free to see, for PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN WITH YELLOW WAISTCOAT at Lempertz (November 2010) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Ferdinand von Rayski?

The median sale price is $686Sign up free to see across 8 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Ferdinand von Rayski have sold at auction?

8 of 16 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Ferdinand von Rayski?

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

About Ferdinand von Rayski

Louis Ferdinand von Rayski (1806–1890) was a German artist noted for portraits and landscapes. He is seen as the forerunner of Impressionism in Germany.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

In museum collections

  • Ferdinand von Rayski, Portrait of Friedrich von BoxbergPortrait of Friedrich von Boxberg, 1861
    Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden · Public domain
  • Ferdinand von Rayski, Wermsdorf ForestWermsdorf Forest, 1859
    Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden · Public domain
  • Ferdinand von Rayski, Portrait of Baroness Christina von SchönbergPortrait of Baroness Christina von Schönberg, 1864
    Alte Nationalgalerie · Public domain
  • Ferdinand von Rayski, Portrait of Count Hans Haubold von EinsiedelPortrait of Count Hans Haubold von Einsiedel, 1855
    Alte Nationalgalerie · Public domain

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