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# William Sadler II (1782–1839)

William Sadler II is an Irish artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,720. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by William Sadler II sold in 2026 for $4,193, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Sadler II work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sadler II work is $1,720.

The median William Sadler II painting sells for $176 across 22 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 | 45 | $176† | $61,978 | 48.9% | 2026-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $25–$3,368† | $47† | $12,184 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,219–$47,917 | $4,873 | $61,978 |

† 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 | 2019 | $61,978 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $61,978 |

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 William Sadler II worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sadler II work is $1,720. The median William Sadler II painting sells for $176 across 22 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a William Sadler II painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Sadler II painting is $176. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Sadler II's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a William Sadler II painting is $61,978.

### What is the average price of a small William Sadler II painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small William Sadler II painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $47, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is William Sadler II's auction record?

William Sadler II's auction record is $61,978, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “William Sadler II auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/william-sadler-ii (updated 2026-11-02).

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.