> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ortelius-abraham · updated 2026-11-02

# ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527–1598)

ORTELIUS, Abraham is a Flemish artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $2,160. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by ORTELIUS, Abraham sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,160 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a ORTELIUS, Abraham work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ORTELIUS, Abraham work is $2,160.

The median ORTELIUS, Abraham print sells for $2,160 across 16 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $2,160† | $10,000† | — | 2026-05-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,000–$3,125† | $2,040† | $10,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $10,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 ORTELIUS, Abraham worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a ORTELIUS, Abraham work is $2,160. The median ORTELIUS, Abraham print sells for $2,160 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a ORTELIUS, Abraham print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a ORTELIUS, Abraham print is $2,160. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ORTELIUS, Abraham's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a ORTELIUS, Abraham print is $10,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium ORTELIUS, Abraham print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium ORTELIUS, Abraham print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is ORTELIUS, Abraham's auction record?

ORTELIUS, Abraham's auction record is $180,000, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $180,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “ORTELIUS, Abraham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ortelius-abraham (updated 2026-11-02).

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.