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# Percy A. Sanborn (1849–1929)

Percy A. Sanborn is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $7,050. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Percy A. Sanborn sold in 2018 for $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Percy A. Sanborn work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Percy A. Sanborn work is $7,050.

The median Percy A. Sanborn painting sells for $6,100 across 8 lots.

The median Percy A. Sanborn print sells for $7,050 across 3 lots.

The median Percy A. Sanborn work on paper sells for $823 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $7,050 | $7,050 | — | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 8 | $6,100‡ | $17,625 | — | 2015-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $823 | $823 | — | 2002-09-20 |

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

Percy A. Sanborn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $7,050. Paintings (8 lots) median $6,100, record $17,625.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,000–$8,225‡ | $7,500‡ | $17,625 |

‡ 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 | 2004 | $17,625 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $8,225 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $7,050 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $7,050 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $823 |

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 Percy A. Sanborn worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Percy A. Sanborn work is $7,050. The median Percy A. Sanborn painting sells for $6,100 across 8 lots. The median Percy A. Sanborn print sells for $7,050 across 3 lots. The median Percy A. Sanborn work on paper sells for $823 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Percy A. Sanborn's auction record?

Percy A. Sanborn's auction record is $17,625, set in 2004.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.