William Mortensen (1897–1965)
William Mortensen is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $856.
A work by William Mortensen sold in 2016 for $17,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Mortensen on OpeningBid →What is a William Mortensen work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mortensen work is $856.
The median William Mortensen photograph sells for $626 across 24 lots.
The median William Mortensen print sells for $2,200 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | — | 2004-12-07 |
| Photography | 25 | $626 | $18,400 | 96% | 2013-04-18 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,040–$5,250 | $2,350 | $18,400 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 1999 | $18,400 |
| Photography | 2006 | $12,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Mortensen worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Mortensen work is $856. The median William Mortensen photograph sells for $626 across 24 lots. The median William Mortensen print sells for $2,200 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a William Mortensen photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Mortensen photograph is $626.
What is William Mortensen's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Mortensen photograph is $18,400.
What is William Mortensen's auction record?
William Mortensen's auction record is $18,400, set in 1999.
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