Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874–1927)
Louis Agassiz Fuertes is an American artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,313. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Louis Agassiz Fuertes sold in 2025 for $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Agassiz Fuertes work is $4,313.
The median Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper sells for $4,313 across 63 lots.
The median Louis Agassiz Fuertes print sells for $2,468 across 3 lots.
The median Louis Agassiz Fuertes painting sells for $10,073 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on papers typically sell for $3,135–$5,175 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 | 4 | $2,468 | $11,163 | 75% | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 3 | $10,073 | $10,073 | 66.7% | 2008-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 67 | $4,313‡ | $22,705 | 94% | 2025-12-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,772 | $22,705 | — | 2010-03-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Louis Agassiz Fuertes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $2,468 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $10,073, record $10,073. A typical Louis Agassiz Fuertes painting sells for around 4.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $15,772.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 48 | $3,135–$5,175‡ | $4,313‡ | $22,705 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $3,382–$8,156 | $4,899 | $18,400 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $22,705 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $18,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $11,163 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $10,073 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $10,073 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,468 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Agassiz Fuertes worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Agassiz Fuertes work is $4,313. The median Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper sells for $4,313 across 63 lots. The median Louis Agassiz Fuertes print sells for $2,468 across 3 lots. The median Louis Agassiz Fuertes painting sells for $10,073 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on papers typically sell for $3,135–$5,175 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper?
Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper is $4,313. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Agassiz Fuertes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper is $22,705.
What is the average price of a small Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,313, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Agassiz Fuertes work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,899, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Louis Agassiz Fuertes's auction record?
Louis Agassiz Fuertes's auction record is $22,705, set in 2010.
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