Nicolas Sanson (1600–1667)
Nicolas Sanson is a French artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $350. 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 Nicolas Sanson sold in 2024 for $806, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nicolas Sanson on OpeningBid →What is a Nicolas Sanson work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas Sanson work is $350.
The median Nicolas Sanson print sells for $343 across 13 lots.
The median Nicolas Sanson work on paper sells for $1,375 across 1 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 | 26 | $343†‡ | $1,020† | 50% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,375 | $1,375 | — | 2018-06-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $212–$352†‡ | $300†‡ | $406 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $296–$769† | $508† | $1,020† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,020† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $806 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicolas Sanson worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolas Sanson work is $350. The median Nicolas Sanson print sells for $343 across 13 lots. The median Nicolas Sanson work on paper sells for $1,375 across 1 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 Nicolas Sanson print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolas Sanson print is $343. 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 Nicolas Sanson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolas Sanson print is $1,020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,020 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Nicolas Sanson's auction record?
Nicolas Sanson's auction record is $8,400, set in 2012.
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