K. R. H. Sonderborg (1923–2008)
K. R. H. Sonderborg is a German artist with 172 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $666. 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 K. R. H. Sonderborg is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,361; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K. R. H. Sonderborg work is $666.
The median K. R. H. Sonderborg print sells for $355 across 57 lots.
The median K. R. H. Sonderborg work on paper sells for $1,110 across 47 lots.
The median K. R. H. Sonderborg painting sells for $15,047 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) K. R. H. Sonderborg prints typically sell for $215–$496 (the middle half of 34 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 | 77 | $355†‡ | $1,628‡ | 74% | 2025-07-16 |
| Paintings | 19 | $15,047‡ | $28,264 | 78.9% | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $1,110‡ | $6,403 | 88.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $22,827‡ | $28,264 | — | 2022-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
K. R. H. Sonderborg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (77 lots) median $355 with 74% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $15,047, record $28,264. A typical K. R. H. Sonderborg painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $22,827.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $215–$496†‡ | $322†‡ | $1,062‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $7,090–$20,419‡ | $15,537‡ | $22,827‡ |
‡ 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) | 12 | $829–$1,267‡ | $952‡ | $2,336‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $2,425–$4,605‡ | $3,366‡ | $6,403 |
‡ 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 | 2009 | $28,264 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $22,827‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $6,403 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,058 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,628‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,062‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a K. R. H. Sonderborg worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a K. R. H. Sonderborg work is $666. The median K. R. H. Sonderborg print sells for $355 across 57 lots. The median K. R. H. Sonderborg work on paper sells for $1,110 across 47 lots. The median K. R. H. Sonderborg painting sells for $15,047 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) K. R. H. Sonderborg prints typically sell for $215–$496 (the middle half of 34 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 K. R. H. Sonderborg print?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a K. R. H. Sonderborg print is $355. 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 K. R. H. Sonderborg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a K. R. H. Sonderborg print is $1,628. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a K. R. H. Sonderborg work on paper?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a K. R. H. Sonderborg work on paper is $1,110. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is K. R. H. Sonderborg's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a K. R. H. Sonderborg work on paper is $6,403.
What is the average price of a K. R. H. Sonderborg painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a K. R. H. Sonderborg painting is $15,047. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is K. R. H. Sonderborg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a K. R. H. Sonderborg painting is $28,264.
What is the average price of a medium K. R. H. Sonderborg print?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium K. R. H. Sonderborg print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $322, 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 medium K. R. H. Sonderborg work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium K. R. H. Sonderborg work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is K. R. H. Sonderborg's auction record?
K. R. H. Sonderborg's auction record is $28,264, set in 2009.
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