Fairfield Porter (1907–1975)
What is Fairfield Porter’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 297 auction results for Fairfield Porter at 20 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,211 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,223–$57,765, n=28). The auction record is $2,843,000 for Girl in a Landscape (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Girl in a Landscape, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $2,843,000 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | The Schooner II, 1965 | Oil paint | $1,932,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 3 | Landscape with Child and Dog | Oil paint | $927,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Sun Rising Out of the Mist, 1973 | Oil paint | $751,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 5 | July, 1970 | Oil paint | $736,600 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | The Porch Door, 1962 | Painting | $485,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 7 | Lobster Boat, Morning, 1970 | Oil paint | $451,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | A Short Walk, 1963 | Oil paint | $441,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Indoors, 1964 | Painting | $441,000 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 10 | Island Beach, 1961 | Oil paint | $437,500 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $126,000 |
| Works on paper | 67 | $4,250 |
| Other | 18 | $2,700 |
| Prints | 144 | $1,725 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $736,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $5,504 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 214 | $2,283 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 297 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Fairfield Porter is an American artist with 332 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,400. 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 Fairfield Porter sold in 2026 for $148,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fairfield Porter work is $2,400.
The median Fairfield Porter print sells for $1,750 across 148 lots.
The median Fairfield Porter work on paper sells for $4,250 across 79 lots.
The median Fairfield Porter painting sells for $118,750 across 55 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Fairfield Porter prints typically sell for $1,125–$2,375 (the middle half of 141 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Fairfield Porter work on papers typically sell for $3,060–$7,812 (the middle half of 39 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 | 158 | $1,750† | $7,250 | 93.7% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 57 | $118,750 | $2.8M | 96.5% | 2026-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $4,250†‡ | $195,750 | 96.3% | 2025-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 39 | $195,750 | $2.8M | — | 2026-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fairfield Porter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (158 lots) median $1,750 with 93.7% sell-through. Paintings (57 lots) median $118,750, record $2,843,000. A typical Fairfield Porter painting sells for around 68× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 39 lots) the median is $195,750.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 141 | $1,125–$2,375† | $1,638† | $7,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $22,680–$80,640 | $27,720 | $118,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $100,000–$272,550 | $137,675 | $2.8M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $431,000–$839,500 | $736,600 | $1.9M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,495–$5,609†‡ | $2,385†‡ | $182,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $3,060–$7,812† | $5,250† | $195,750 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.8M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $195,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $182,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $7,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $6,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fairfield Porter worth?
Across 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fairfield Porter work is $2,400. The median Fairfield Porter print sells for $1,750 across 148 lots. The median Fairfield Porter work on paper sells for $4,250 across 79 lots. The median Fairfield Porter painting sells for $118,750 across 55 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Fairfield Porter prints typically sell for $1,125–$2,375 (the middle half of 141 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Fairfield Porter work on papers typically sell for $3,060–$7,812 (the middle half of 39 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 Fairfield Porter print?
Based on 148 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fairfield Porter print is $1,750. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fairfield Porter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fairfield Porter print is $7,250.
What is the average price of a Fairfield Porter work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fairfield Porter work on paper is $4,250. 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 Fairfield Porter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fairfield Porter work on paper is $195,750.
What is the average price of a Fairfield Porter painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fairfield Porter painting is $118,750.
What is Fairfield Porter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fairfield Porter painting is $2,843,000.
What is the average price of a medium Fairfield Porter print?
Based on 141 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fairfield Porter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Fairfield Porter work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fairfield Porter work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Fairfield Porter's auction record?
Fairfield Porter's auction record is $2,843,000, set in 2023.
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