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# E. Joseph Fontaine (1929–2004)

E. Joseph Fontaine is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $950. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by E. Joseph Fontaine is recorded as sold in 2021 for $950; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a E. Joseph Fontaine work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a E. Joseph Fontaine work is $950.

The median E. Joseph Fontaine painting sells for $950 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $950‡ | $2,640 | — | 2024-09-12 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $939–$2,382‡ | $1,280‡ | $2,640 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $2,640 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $2,640 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a E. Joseph Fontaine worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a E. Joseph Fontaine work is $950. The median E. Joseph Fontaine painting sells for $950 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is E. Joseph Fontaine's auction record?

E. Joseph Fontaine's auction record is $2,640, set in 1993.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.