William Louis Sonntag, Sr. (1822–1900)
William Louis Sonntag, Sr. is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,800. 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 William Louis Sonntag, Sr. sold in 2026 for $16,510, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Louis Sonntag, Sr. work is $3,800.
The median William Louis Sonntag, Sr. painting sells for $3,800 across 7 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 | 7 | $3,800†‡ | $16,510 | — | 2026-05-05 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,900–$14,500†‡ | $7,670†‡ | $16,510 |
† 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 | 2026 | $16,510 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,500† |
† 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 William Louis Sonntag, Sr. worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Louis Sonntag, Sr. work is $3,800. The median William Louis Sonntag, Sr. painting sells for $3,800 across 7 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 William Louis Sonntag, Sr.'s auction record?
William Louis Sonntag, Sr.'s auction record is $22,500, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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