William Louis Sonntag (b. 1)
What is William Louis Sonntag’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for William Louis Sonntag at 14 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,260 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,428–$18,068, n=6). The auction record is $50,400 for In the Alleghenies (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Alleghenies, 1822 | Oil paint | $50,400 | Christie's | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Mountain Landscape, 1822 | Oil paint | $48,000 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Autumn Morning, 1822 | Oil paint | $43,750 | Christie's | Mar 2011 |
| 4 | Boating on a Mountain River, 1822 | Oil paint | $43,700 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 5 | Boating on the Lake, 1822 | Oil paint | $42,000 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 6 | Fishing in the Adirondacks, 1822 | Oil paint | $34,600 | Christie's | Mar 2008 |
| 7 | The Pond, 1822 | Oil paint | $25,300 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 8 | The Falls at Sundown, 1822 | Oil paint | $19,550 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 9 | On the Shenandoah, 1860 | Oil paint | $19,050 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Evening on the Susquehanna, 1822 | Oil paint | $18,750 | Christie's | Jan 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $10,737 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $19,050 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $12,925 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $4,140 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
William Louis Sonntag is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $9,838. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by William Louis Sonntag sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $13,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Louis Sonntag on OpeningBid →What is a William Louis Sonntag work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Louis Sonntag work is $9,838.
The median William Louis Sonntag painting sells for $9,900 across 43 lots.
The median William Louis Sonntag work on paper sells for $1,840 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Louis Sonntag paintings typically sell for $5,902–$21,175 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 52 | $9,900†‡ | $50,400 | 82.7% | 2026-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $1,840 | $4,140 | 57.1% | 2026-02-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $48,000 | $50,400 | — | 2025-01-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $2,900–$10,000†‡ | $9,200†‡ | $27,600‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $5,902–$21,175‡ | $11,400‡ | $43,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $14,325–$45,850 | $19,050 | $50,400 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $50,400 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $48,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $1,840 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a William Louis Sonntag worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Louis Sonntag work is $9,838. The median William Louis Sonntag painting sells for $9,900 across 43 lots. The median William Louis Sonntag work on paper sells for $1,840 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Louis Sonntag paintings typically sell for $5,902–$21,175 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 William Louis Sonntag painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Louis Sonntag painting is $9,900. 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 William Louis Sonntag's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Louis Sonntag painting is $50,400.
What is the average price of a medium William Louis Sonntag painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Louis Sonntag painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small William Louis Sonntag painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Louis Sonntag painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 William Louis Sonntag's auction record?
William Louis Sonntag's auction record is $50,400, set in 2025.
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