Ortelius
Ortelius is a Belgian artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $289. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ortelius sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $668 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ortelius on OpeningBid →What is a Ortelius work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ortelius work is $289.
The median Ortelius print sells for $391 across 11 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $391†‡ | $1,582 | — | 2023-08-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $345–$950†‡ | $674†‡ | $1,582 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,582 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $950† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ortelius worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ortelius work is $289. The median Ortelius print sells for $391 across 11 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ortelius print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ortelius print is $391. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ortelius's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ortelius print is $1,582.
What is Ortelius's auction record?
Ortelius's auction record is $674, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $674 (buyer's premium not included).
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