Louis Soonius (1883–1956)
Louis Soonius is a Dutch artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,658. 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 Louis Soonius sold in 2026 for $9,055, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Soonius work is $5,658.
The median Louis Soonius painting sells for $5,179 across 28 lots.
The median Louis Soonius work on paper sells for $2,260 across 3 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 | 30 | $5,179†‡ | $36,982 | 93.3% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,260† | $10,680 | — | 2022-01-27 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $3,263–$10,553‡ | $4,700‡ | $17,894 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,400–$13,637† | $6,181† | $36,982 |
† 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 | 2005 | $36,982 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $25,693 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $10,680 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $2,260 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis Soonius worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Soonius work is $5,658. The median Louis Soonius painting sells for $5,179 across 28 lots. The median Louis Soonius work on paper sells for $2,260 across 3 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 Louis Soonius painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Soonius painting is $5,179. 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 Louis Soonius's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Soonius painting is $36,982.
What is the average price of a small Louis Soonius painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Louis Soonius painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Louis Soonius's auction record?
Louis Soonius's auction record is $36,982, set in 2005.
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