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# William Sartain (1843–1924)

William Sartain is an American artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $288.

A work by William Sartain sold in 2026 for $2,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Sartain work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sartain work is $288.

The median William Sartain print sells for $244 across 8 lots.

The median William Sartain painting sells for $750 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $244 | $488 | 80% | 2025-05-08 |
| Paintings | 3 | $750 | $2,112 | — | 2026-09-17 |

William Sartain's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $244 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $750, record $2,112. A typical William Sartain painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $174–$316 | $258 | $488 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,112 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $750 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $488 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $345 |

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 Sartain worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Sartain work is $288. The median William Sartain print sells for $244 across 8 lots. The median William Sartain painting sells for $750 across 3 lots.

### What is William Sartain's auction record?

William Sartain's auction record is $2,112, set in 2026.

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

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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.