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# George William Sotter (1879–1953)

## What is George William Sotter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 56 auction results for George William Sotter at 9 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,800 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,300–$28,800, n=11). The auction record is $200,000 for Untitled (Artist's Studio) (2018, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Artist's Studio), 1879 | Painting | $200,000 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | The Miller's House, 1879 | Oil paint | $192,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 3 | George William Sotter (American, 1879–1953) A Bucks County Landmark | — | $163,800 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2021 |
| 4 | Delaware River House | — | $146,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Winter Nocturne | Oil on Masonite | $134,999 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2007 |
| 6 | The Artist's Studio, 1946 | Oil on Masonite | $126,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Winter Night | Oil on canvas | $118,750 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 8 | Winter Night | Oil on canvas | $88,200 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | The Artist's House (also known as Edward Redfield’s House), circa 1915 | Oil on canvas | $81,900 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2023 |
| 10 | Bucks County Nocturne | Oil on Masonite | $80,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $22,500 |
| Other | 7 | $3,500 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $48,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $7,300 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 56 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George William Sotter is an American artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $18,900.

A work by George William Sotter sold in 2025 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 George William Sotter works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a George William Sotter work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George William Sotter work is $18,900.

The median George William Sotter painting sells for $15,120 across 35 lots.

The median George William Sotter work on paper sells for $625 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) George William Sotter paintings typically sell for $5,000–$18,750 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $15,120 | $200,000 | 97.2% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $625 | $625 | — | 2018-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $146,500 | $200,000 | — | 2022-06-06 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $5,000–$18,750 | $7,560 | $47,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $21,600–$122,812 | $52,200 | $200,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $200,000 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $192,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $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 George William Sotter worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George William Sotter work is $18,900. The median George William Sotter painting sells for $15,120 across 35 lots. The median George William Sotter work on paper sells for $625 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) George William Sotter paintings typically sell for $5,000–$18,750 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a George William Sotter painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George William Sotter painting is $15,120.

### What is George William Sotter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George William Sotter painting is $200,000.

### What is the average price of a small George William Sotter painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small George William Sotter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium George William Sotter painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George William Sotter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $52,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is George William Sotter's auction record?

George William Sotter's auction record is $200,000, set in 2018.

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

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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.