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# 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.

## What is a Louis Agassiz Fuertes work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.