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# Karl E. Fortess (b. 1907)

Karl E. Fortess is an American artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $425. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl E. Fortess sold in 2005 for $425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl E. Fortess work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl E. Fortess work is $425.

The median Karl E. Fortess print sells for $440 across 5 lots.

The median Karl E. Fortess painting sells for $286 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $440 | $800 | — | 2025-01-30 |
| Paintings | 2 | $286‡ | $425 | — | 2010-01-08 |

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

Karl E. Fortess's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $440. Paintings (2 lots) median $286, record $425.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $700 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $425 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $146‡ |

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

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 Karl E. Fortess worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl E. Fortess work is $425. The median Karl E. Fortess print sells for $440 across 5 lots. The median Karl E. Fortess painting sells for $286 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl E. Fortess's auction record?

Karl E. Fortess's auction record is $800, set in 2003.

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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.