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# Marc-Aurèle Fortin (1888–1970)

Marc-Aurèle Fortin is a Canadian artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $10,989. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Marc-Aurèle Fortin sold in 2026 for $15,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Marc-Aurèle Fortin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Marc-Aurèle Fortin work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc-Aurèle Fortin work is $10,989.

The median Marc-Aurèle Fortin painting sells for $15,909 across 25 lots.

The median Marc-Aurèle Fortin work on paper sells for $7,469 across 15 lots.

The median Marc-Aurèle Fortin print sells for $24,982 across 3 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 | 3 | $24,982 | $28,551 | — | 2024-05-09 |
| Paintings | 25 | $15,909‡ | $45,087‡ | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $7,469‡ | $16,145‡ | — | 2022-06-09 |

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

Marc-Aurèle Fortin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $24,982. Paintings (25 lots) median $15,909, record $45,087. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $5,687–$13,388‡ | $6,817‡ | $19,552 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $17,929–$29,745‡ | $18,438‡ | $45,087‡ |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,883–$14,305‡ | $10,867‡ | $16,145‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $45,087‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $40,243 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $28,551 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $24,982 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,145‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $14,318 |

‡ 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 Marc-Aurèle Fortin worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc-Aurèle Fortin work is $10,989. The median Marc-Aurèle Fortin painting sells for $15,909 across 25 lots. The median Marc-Aurèle Fortin work on paper sells for $7,469 across 15 lots. The median Marc-Aurèle Fortin print sells for $24,982 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Marc-Aurèle Fortin painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc-Aurèle Fortin painting is $15,909. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marc-Aurèle Fortin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc-Aurèle Fortin painting is $45,087. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Marc-Aurèle Fortin work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc-Aurèle Fortin work on paper is $7,469. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marc-Aurèle Fortin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc-Aurèle Fortin work on paper is $16,145. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Marc-Aurèle Fortin painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marc-Aurèle Fortin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,817, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marc-Aurèle Fortin's auction record?

Marc-Aurèle Fortin's auction record is $45,087, set in 2018. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marc-Aurèle Fortin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marc-aurele-fortin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.