Sebastian Pether Oil Paintings: Value & Auction Prices

1790–1844

Of the 6 lots by Sebastian Pether (oil paintings) recorded at auction between 2021 and 2024, 4 found a buyer (67%). The median price realised is $4.5kSign up free to see across 4 priced sales; the middle half sold for $612Sign up free to see–$12.3kSign up free to see. Vesuvius erupting by moonlight holds the top price on file: $24.1kSign up free to see at Bonhams (July 2022). Most results come from Helmuth Stone Gallery (2), Sworders (1) and Bonhams (1).

£20,400≈ $24,137≈ €24,125Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumVesuvius erupting by moonlightBonhams20226auction results2021–2024years recorded67%sold$4.5kSign up free to seemedian price

Sebastian Pether oil paintings: key figures

Auction results: 6
Sold rate: 67%
Active at auction: 2021–2024
Median price: $4.5kSign up free to see
Record price: $24.1kSign up free to see Vesuvius erupting by moonlight, Bonhams, Jul 2022

Top auction houses: Helmuth Stone Gallery (2), Sworders (1), Bonhams (1)

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All oil paintings results

Moonlit castleAttributed to the artist
Oil · Canvas
49 x 59cms, 70 x 80cms in frame.
Anderson & Garland · Jul 2, 2026 · Lot 324
£200≈ $266≈ €233HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Anderson & Garland ↗
Moonlit River Landscape with Castle RuinsFollower of the artist
Oil · Canvas · ed. 1/2
20" x 24"
Circle Auction · Dec 6, 2025 · Lot 101
$225≈ £169≈ €193HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–800View at Circle Auction ↗
Night-scape
Oil · Canvas
13 x 18 1/2 in
Vallot Auctioneers · Feb 20, 2025 · Lot 173
Result not publishedEst. $300–500View at Vallot Auctioneers ↗
UntitledCircle of the artist
Oil · Canvas
Sworders · Nov 19, 2024 · Lot 188
£850≈ $1,075≈ €1,016HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
Sworders · Nov 19, 2024 · Lot 185
£500≈ $632≈ €598HammerSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Sworders ↗
Ruins of a Gothic church façade in a wide valley by moonlight
Oil · Canvas
63 x 76.5 cm
im Kinsky · Jun 20, 2023 · Lot 2140
€7,680≈ $8,397≈ £6,582Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–6,000View at im Kinsky ↗
Vesuvius erupting by moonlight
Oil · Panel
28 x 40.2cm (11 x 15 13/16in).
Bonhams · Jul 14, 2022 · Lot 48
£20,400≈ $24,137≈ €24,125Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
Wizard and his Apprentice
Oil · Canvas
8.25 x 12.5 in
Helmuth Stone Gallery · Feb 27, 2022 · Lot 248
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
Wizard and his Apprentice
Oil · Canvas
8.25 x 12.5 in
Helmuth Stone Gallery · Nov 14, 2021 · Lot 166
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
Nocturnal Landscape with View of Windsor Castle
Oil · Canvas
20 in. x 26 in.
Sloans & Kenyon · Feb 18, 2021 · Lot 1352
$550≈ £394≈ €455HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
Untitled
Oil · Canvas
19.50 x 23.50 in
Leonard Auction · Apr 20, 2020 · Lot 437
Result not publishedEst. $200–300View at Leonard Auction ↗
Moonlight on the polderfieldsAttributed to the artist
Oil · Panel
45 x 58cm (17 11/16 x 22 13/16in).
Bonhams · Feb 19, 2015 · Lot 84
Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
A cottage on fireAttributed to the artist
Oil · Panel
12 x 14 1/2in
Bonhams · Dec 16, 2012 · Lot 5038
$875≈ £540≈ €665Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗