Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598)
Abraham Ortelius is a Flemish artist with 230 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Abraham Ortelius is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,493; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abraham Ortelius work is $625.
The median Abraham Ortelius print sells for $600 across 149 lots.
The median Abraham Ortelius work on paper sells for $6,488 across 5 lots.
The median Abraham Ortelius photograph sells for $976 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Abraham Ortelius prints typically sell for $343–$1,600 (the middle half of 65 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Abraham Ortelius prints typically sell for $319–$1,567 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 181 | $600†‡ | $81,136 | 82.3% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $6,488 | $31,222 | — | 2021-11-17 |
| Photography | 3 | $976 | $1,441 | — | 2021-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $46,930‡ | $149,642 | — | 2026-04-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $319–$1,567†‡ | $508†‡ | $81,136 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 65 | $343–$1,600†‡ | $600†‡ | $10,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $81,136 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $69,217 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $31,222 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $13,369 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,441 |
| Photography | 2010 | $976 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Abraham Ortelius worth?
Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abraham Ortelius work is $625. The median Abraham Ortelius print sells for $600 across 149 lots. The median Abraham Ortelius work on paper sells for $6,488 across 5 lots. The median Abraham Ortelius photograph sells for $976 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Abraham Ortelius prints typically sell for $343–$1,600 (the middle half of 65 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Abraham Ortelius prints typically sell for $319–$1,567 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Abraham Ortelius print?
Based on 149 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abraham Ortelius print is $600. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Abraham Ortelius's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Abraham Ortelius print is $81,136.
What is the average price of a medium Abraham Ortelius print?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Abraham Ortelius print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Abraham Ortelius print?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Abraham Ortelius print (small (under 50 cm)) is $508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Abraham Ortelius's auction record?
Abraham Ortelius's auction record is $149,642, set in 2022.
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