Fairfield Porter (1907–1975)
Fairfield Porter is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $2,500.
A work by Fairfield Porter sold in 2024 for $41,275, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fairfield Porter on OpeningBid →What is a Fairfield Porter work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fairfield Porter work is $2,500.
The median Fairfield Porter print sells for $1,950 across 10 lots.
The median Fairfield Porter painting sells for $38,837 across 5 lots.
The median Fairfield Porter work on paper sells for $1,300 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $1,950 | $8,266 | 90.9% | 2007-10-30 |
| Paintings | 5 | $38,837 | $210,881 | — | 2011-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,300 | $2,000 | 66.7% | 2021-06-30 |
Fairfield Porter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $1,950 with 90.9% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $38,837, record $210,881. A typical Fairfield Porter painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,619–$2,550 | $1,950 | $8,266 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $210,881 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $151,031 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $8,266 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $4,257 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fairfield Porter worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fairfield Porter work is $2,500. The median Fairfield Porter print sells for $1,950 across 10 lots. The median Fairfield Porter painting sells for $38,837 across 5 lots. The median Fairfield Porter work on paper sells for $1,300 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Fairfield Porter print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fairfield Porter print is $1,950.
What is Fairfield Porter's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fairfield Porter print is $8,266.
What is the average price of a medium Fairfield Porter print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fairfield Porter print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Fairfield Porter's auction record?
Fairfield Porter's auction record is $210,881, set in 2011.
See the full Fairfield Porter record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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