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# Arthur Sarnoff (1912–2000)

Arthur Sarnoff is an American artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $575. 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 Arthur Sarnoff sold in 2026 for $1,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arthur Sarnoff work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Sarnoff work is $575.

The median Arthur Sarnoff painting sells for $725 across 22 lots.

The median Arthur Sarnoff work on paper sells for $474 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Arthur Sarnoff paintings typically sell for $553–$1,319 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $725†‡ | $3,997 | 81.5% | 2025-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $474‡ | $1,800 | 90% | 2026-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $553–$1,319†‡ | $825†‡ | $3,997 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $250–$474‡ | $345‡ | $625 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $3,997 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,600 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $1,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,625 |

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 Arthur Sarnoff worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arthur Sarnoff work is $575. The median Arthur Sarnoff painting sells for $725 across 22 lots. The median Arthur Sarnoff work on paper sells for $474 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Arthur Sarnoff paintings typically sell for $553–$1,319 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Arthur Sarnoff painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arthur Sarnoff painting is $725. 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 Arthur Sarnoff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Arthur Sarnoff painting is $3,997.

### What is the average price of a medium Arthur Sarnoff painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arthur Sarnoff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $825, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Arthur Sarnoff's auction record?

Arthur Sarnoff's auction record is $3,997, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Arthur Sarnoff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/arthur-sarnoff (updated 2026-11-01).

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.