> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sonic · updated 2026-11-01

# Sonic (b. 1961)

Sonic is an artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,467. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sonic sold in 2025 for $1,836, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sonic work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonic work is $1,467.

The median Sonic painting sells for $1,466 across 21 lots.

The median Sonic work on paper sells for $776 across 8 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $1,466† | $11,606 | 58.3% | 2025-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $776 | $3,672 | 72.7% | 2024-04-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,606 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,686 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $3,672 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,852 |

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 Sonic worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonic work is $1,467. The median Sonic painting sells for $1,466 across 21 lots. The median Sonic work on paper sells for $776 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sonic painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonic painting is $1,466. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sonic's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sonic painting is $11,606.

### What is the average price of a Sonic work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonic work on paper is $776.

### What is Sonic's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sonic work on paper is $3,672.

### What is Sonic's auction record?

Sonic's auction record is $11,606, set in 2015.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sonic auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sonic (updated 2026-11-01).

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.