> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-ortman · updated 2026-11-02

# George Ortman (1926–2015)

George Ortman is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $616. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by George Ortman sold in 2018 for $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Ortman work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Ortman work is $616.

The median George Ortman print sells for $371 across 7 lots.

The median George Ortman painting sells for $2,875 across 4 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $371† | $20,000 | 58.3% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 5 | $2,875 | $6,250 | 80% | 2017-02-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

George Ortman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $371 with 58.3% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $2,875, record $6,250. A typical George Ortman painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $224–$550† | $371† | $20,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $20,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $6,250 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $600 |

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 George Ortman worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Ortman work is $616. The median George Ortman print sells for $371 across 7 lots. The median George Ortman painting sells for $2,875 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a George Ortman print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Ortman print is $371. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is George Ortman's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Ortman print is $20,000.

### What is George Ortman's auction record?

George Ortman's auction record is $20,000, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “George Ortman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-ortman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.