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# John Nost Sartorius (1759–1828)

John Nost Sartorius is a British (modern) artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $6,776. 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 John Nost Sartorius is recorded as sold in 2025 for $10,082; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 John Nost Sartorius work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a John Nost Sartorius work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Nost Sartorius work is $6,776.

The median John Nost Sartorius painting sells for $6,760 across 45 lots.

The median John Nost Sartorius print sells for $34 across 2 lots.

The median John Nost Sartorius work on paper sells for $145 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) John Nost Sartorius paintings typically sell for $5,237–$11,851 (the middle half of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $34†‡ | $50† | — | 2024-01-25 |
| Paintings | 60 | $6,760†‡ | $32,760 | 75% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $145‡ | $145‡ | — | 2020-07-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $62,500 | $81,281 | — | 2008-12-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

John Nost Sartorius's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $34. Paintings (60 lots) median $6,760, record $32,760. A typical John Nost Sartorius painting sells for around 198× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $62,500.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $4,257–$6,691†‡ | $4,863†‡ | $14,265† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $5,237–$11,851†‡ | $8,240†‡ | $27,500 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $32,760 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $27,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $145‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $50† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $18‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 John Nost Sartorius worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Nost Sartorius work is $6,776. The median John Nost Sartorius painting sells for $6,760 across 45 lots. The median John Nost Sartorius print sells for $34 across 2 lots. The median John Nost Sartorius work on paper sells for $145 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) John Nost Sartorius paintings typically sell for $5,237–$11,851 (the middle half of 28 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 John Nost Sartorius painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Nost Sartorius painting is $6,760. 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 John Nost Sartorius's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Nost Sartorius painting is $32,760.

### What is the average price of a medium John Nost Sartorius painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John Nost Sartorius painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,240, 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 the average price of a small John Nost Sartorius painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Nost Sartorius painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,863, 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 John Nost Sartorius's auction record?

John Nost Sartorius's auction record is $81,281, set in 2007.

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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.