Sandby (1731–1809)
Sandby is a Scottish artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $353. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sandby is recorded as sold in 2025 for $397; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sandby on OpeningBid →What is a Sandby work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sandby work is $353.
The median Sandby print sells for $371 across 17 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 | 18 | $371‡ | $1,422‡ | 94.4% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
‡ 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) | 10 | $235–$397‡ | $383‡ | $1,422‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $322–$396‡ | $334‡ | $866‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,422‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $990‡ |
‡ 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 Sandby worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sandby work is $353. The median Sandby print sells for $371 across 17 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sandby print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sandby print is $371. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sandby's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sandby print is $1,422. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Sandby print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sandby print (small (under 50 cm)) is $383, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sandby's auction record?
Sandby's auction record is $1,422, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Sandby record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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