Sonja Sekula (1918–1963)
Sonja Sekula is a Swiss artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $2,166. 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 Sonja Sekula is recorded as sold in 2026 for $24,705; 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 Sonja Sekula on OpeningBid →What is a Sonja Sekula work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonja Sekula work is $2,166.
The median Sonja Sekula work on paper sells for $967 across 22 lots.
The median Sonja Sekula painting sells for $11,198 across 9 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 | 11 | $11,198† | $53,191 | 81.8% | 2021-06-15 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $967† | $19,146† | — | 2026-06-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,607–$39,777† | $11,198† | $53,191 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $738–$1,423† | $944† | $3,272† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $53,191 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $52,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $19,146† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,200† |
† 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 Sonja Sekula worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sonja Sekula work is $2,166. The median Sonja Sekula work on paper sells for $967 across 22 lots. The median Sonja Sekula painting sells for $11,198 across 9 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 Sonja Sekula work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonja Sekula work on paper is $967. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sonja Sekula's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sonja Sekula work on paper is $19,146. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $19,146 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Sonja Sekula painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sonja Sekula painting is $11,198. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sonja Sekula's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sonja Sekula painting is $53,191.
What is the average price of a small Sonja Sekula work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sonja Sekula work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $944, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sonja Sekula's auction record?
Sonja Sekula's auction record is $53,191, set in 2021.
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