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Johann Friedrich Overbeck

German · 1789–1869 · Painter, Printmaker

Johann Friedrich Overbeck was a German painter and a founder of the Nazarene art movement. (Wikipedia)

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  1. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Maria vor der Verkündigung, Um 1815, Bleistift auf Papier, auf Karton aufgezogenMaria vor der VerkündigungGrisebach · €15,240≈ $17,657≈ £13,341Sign up to see
  2. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Die Israeliten in der Wüste sammeln das Manna, Um 1860, Bleistift, grau und braun laviert und mit Feder in Schwarz gerahmt, auf Papier aufgezogenDie Israeliten in der Wüste sammeln das MannaGrisebach · €12,500≈ $14,143≈ £10,625Sign up to see
  3. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Taschenkrebs / Krebsscheren (zwei Blätter), Bleistift auf Bütten bzw. Bleistift auf PapierTaschenkrebs / Krebsscheren (zwei Blätter)Grisebach · €3,750≈ $4,525≈ £3,393Sign up to see

Johann Friedrich Overbeck’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 8 auction results for Johann Friedrich Overbeck between 2007 and 2026, of which 7 sold (88%). A further 3 lots were offered at auction without a published result. Recorded sale prices range from $347Sign up free to see to $17.7kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $17.7kSign up free to see for Maria vor der Verkündigung at Grisebach in November 2025. The most common medium is drawings (8 lots). Most results come from Grisebach (4), Wannenes (2) and Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden (2).

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  1. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, (nach), Lasset die Kinder zu mir kommen, Nach 1835, Bleistiftzeichnung auf festem Velin
    (nach), Lasset die Kinder zu mir kommen, Nach 1835
    Drawing · Paper
    26,5 x 20,6 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 234
    €300≈ $347≈ £260HammerSign up free to seeEst. €350–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
  2. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Maria vor der Verkündigung, Um 1815, Bleistift auf Papier, auf Karton aufgezogen
    Maria vor der Verkündigung, Um 1815
    Drawing
    22,1 × 16 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 106
    €15,240≈ $17,657≈ £13,341Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €4,000–6,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Prince Tancred of Galilee Baptizing Clorinda, Oil on canvas
    Prince Tancred of Galilee Baptizing ClorindaCircle of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    25 inches x 31 inches (63.5 x 79 cm), unframed
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 720
    $2,000≈ £1,582≈ €1,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–1,000View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  4. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Die Israeliten in der Wüste sammeln das Manna, Um 1860, Bleistift, grau und braun laviert und mit Feder in Schwarz gerahmt, auf Papier aufgezogen
    Die Israeliten in der Wüste sammeln das Manna, Um 1860
    Drawing
    26 × 30,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 109
    €12,500≈ $14,143≈ £10,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €5,000–7,000View at Grisebach ↗
  5. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Taschenkrebs / Krebsscheren (zwei Blätter), Bleistift auf Bütten bzw. Bleistift auf Papier
    Taschenkrebs / Krebsscheren (zwei Blätter)
    Drawing
    8,3 × 10,1 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 101
    €3,750≈ $4,525≈ £3,393Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,800–2,400View at Grisebach ↗
  6. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, The Holy Family, Oil on canvas
    The Holy FamilyFollower of the artist
    Oil · Canvas
    30 inches x 20 inches (76.2 x 50.8 cm)
    Jackson's International Auctioneers · · Lot 693
    $750≈ £538≈ €616Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $250–500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
  7. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Gewandstudie, Bleistift auf Velin
    Gewandstudie
    Drawing
    34,6 × 26,9 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 140
    €3,750≈ $3,970≈ £2,632Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
  8. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, STUDY FOR A MURAL, Pencil on paper
    STUDY FOR A MURAL
    Drawing · Paper
    26.1 x 23.5 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 166
    €269≈ $363≈ £226Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €250–View at Lempertz ↗
  9. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Stehender junger Mann (wohl Franz Pforr) in venezianischem Mantel, 1810, Chalk drawing
    Stehender junger Mann (wohl Franz Pforr) in venezianischem Mantel, 1810
    Drawing
    26,6 : 19,3 cm (10,4 : 7,5 in)
    Ketterer Kunst · · Lot 1212
    €528≈ $759≈ £370Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €600–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
  10. Johann Friedrich Overbeck, (nach), Lasset die Kinder zu mir kommen, Nach 1835, Bleistiftzeichnung auf festem Velin
    (nach), Lasset die Kinder zu mir kommen, Nach 1835
    Drawing · Paper
    26,5 x 20,6 cm
    Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden · · Lot 234
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €500–View at Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden ↗
Also offered, result not published (3)

Lots by Johann Friedrich Overbeck that were offered at auction where the house did not publish whether they sold. Not counted in any statistics.

Johann Friedrich Overbeck works on paper (8)Johann Friedrich Overbeck drawings (8)

Johann Friedrich Overbeck: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Johann Friedrich Overbeck at auction?

$17,657Sign up free to see, for Maria vor der Verkündigung at Grisebach (November 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Johann Friedrich Overbeck?

The median sale price is $4kSign up free to see across 7 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Johann Friedrich Overbeck have sold at auction?

7 of 8 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026. 3 further lots were offered with no published result and are not counted.

Which auction houses sell Johann Friedrich Overbeck?

Grisebach, Wannenes and Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden account for the most recorded results. Grisebach · Wannenes · Schmidt Kunstauktionen Dresden

About Johann Friedrich Overbeck

In museum collections

  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck, The Banishment of HagarThe Banishment of Hagar, 1839–41
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Head of a Bearded ManHead of a Bearded Man, ca. 1820–25
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck, Left Arm and Shoulders of a Man Seen from the BackLeft Arm and Shoulders of a Man Seen from the Back, early 19th century
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck, A Drapery Study of a Seated ManA Drapery Study of a Seated Man, early 19th century
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art · CC0

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