William Sartain Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Sartain Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 13, 2025
William Sartain (American, 1843 - 1924)
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
William Sartain (American, 1843 - 1924) "A Maine Landscape" Oil on Canvas. Signed lower right. Sight Size: 25 x 30 in. Overall Framed Size: 34.5 x 39.5 x 2.5 in.
Helmuth Stone
Mar. 22, 2025
William Sartain (1843-1924) Oil on Board
Est: $400 - $600
Oil painting on linen wrapped board titled 'Pastures at (illegible) Adirondacks', numbered 554, and signed on the front in the bottom right corner by William Sartain (American, 1843-1924). Note some bowing on the board and chips in the frame, 19.5x15.5".
Keystone Auctions LLC
May. 25, 2024
William Sartain Engraving George Washington Family
Est: $50 - $15,000
Antique George Washington and His Family Engraving by William Sartain (American, 1843-1924). Framed, 25 inches H x 31 W. Some foxing and discoloration, please see photos.
Kavanagh Auctions
May. 23, 2024
[SARTAIN, William (1843-1924), engraver]. Major Gen. W. T. ...
Est: $200 - $300
[SARTAIN, William (1843-1924), engraver]. Major Gen. W. T. Sherman. [Philadelphia, William Sartain, ca. 1880s]. Handsome portrait of General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891). Approximately 20 x 17”. Some rubbing, mild soiling. Fine.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 23, 2024
[SARTAIN, William (1843-1924), engraver]. Group of Two Blac...
Est: $200 - $300
[SARTAIN, William (1843-1924), engraver]. Group of Two Black and White Lithographs, including: “The Council of War.” [Philadelphia, William Sartain, 1865]. Lithograph of Grant and Sherman outside of a tent. Sight approximately 10 x 13 ½”. Framed under glass. Frame size approximately 11 ½ x 16 ½”. Some mild soiling to print. Fine. Not examined out of frame. And “Major Gen. Geo. H. Thomas.” [Philadelphia, William Sartain, ca. 1880s]. Handsome portrait of General George H. Thomas (1816-1870). Approximately 19 ¾ x 17”. Minor rubbing, faint occasional thumbsoiling. Fine.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 23, 2024
[SARTAIN, William (1843-1924), engraver]. Grant and His Fam...
Est: $700 - $900
[SARTAIN, William (1843-1924), engraver]. Grant and His Family. [Philadelphia: Bradley & Co., Publishers, 1867]. Scarce black and white proof copy lithograph of U. S. Grant and his family with identifying caption. With “Proof” on the lower right corner. Sight approximately 19 ¾ x 25 ½”. Matted and framed under glass. Frame size approximately 30 x 35 ½”. Fine.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Apr. 28, 2023
William SARTAIN: Abraham Lincoln - Engraving
Est: $150 - $250
Hand-colored engraving of Abraham Lincoln by prestigious engraver William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), 728 Sansom St., Philadelphia. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [Sight: 12" H x 9" W; Frame: 18.5" H x 15.5" W]. In good condition.
Roland Auctions NY
Mar. 03, 2023
William SARTAIN: Abe Lincoln - Engraving
Est: $150 - $250
Hand-colored engraving by prestigious engraver William Sartain (1843 - 1924, American), 728 Sansom St., Philadelphia. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [Sight: 12" H x 9" W; Frame: 18.5" H x 15.5" W]. In good condition.
Roland Auctions NY
Jul. 28, 2022
William Sartain American, 1843-1924 Spanish Head
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Sartain American, 1843-1924 Spanish Head Signed and dated WS April 1876 (ur); inscribed Study of a Spanish Head / William Sartain (ll); also inscribed 218 / Spanish Head / 12 x 15 / William Sartain on the reverse Oil on canvas 15 x 12 inches (38.1 x 30.5 cm) Provenance: Frank S. Schwarz & Son, Philadelphia Collection of David Sellin, Washington, D.C. Exhibited: New York, Hollis Taggart Galleries, American Artists and the Spanish Experience, November 12, 1998 - January 16, 1999 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 29, 2022
William Sartain American, 1843-1924 An August Afternoon, 1879
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Sartain American, 1843-1924 An August Afternoon, 1879 Signed W. SARTAIN (lr); inscribed 379 and as titled on the reverse; also inscribed as titled and dated 1879 on the overlap Oil on canvas 13 x 18 1/4 inches (33 x 46.4 cm) Unframed C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 29, 2022
William Sartain American, 1843-1924 On the Loring at Grez
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Sartain American, 1843-1924 On the Loring at Grez Signed W. Sartain. (lr) Oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm) Provenance: Collection of David Sellin, Washington, D.C. Exhibited: Trenton, NJ, Trenton Inter-state Fair, First Annual Art Exhibition, 1923 C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 14, 2022
William Sartain American, 1843-1924 Summer Clouds
Est: $800 - $1,200
William Sartain American, 1843-1924 Summer Clouds Remnants of a signature (lr) Oil on canvas 11 x 21 1/16 inches (28 x 53.5 cm) C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Apr. 02, 2022
William Sartain Artist Etching Daydreams After Moran
Est: $100 - $10,000
Late 19th Century; Original, frame 35.5" x 44", black and white engraving marked William Sartain and Percy Moran, professionally framed and matted. Has very light discoloration, otherwise very good condition. Please view photos.
Mebane Antique Auction
Mar. 06, 2022
WILLIAM SARTAIN (AMERICAN, 1843-1924).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Oil on canvas. "Dagobert Oak". Signed lower right. From a Parsippany, NJ collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
May. 23, 2021
ANDREW JACKSON MEZZOTINT, WILLIAM SARTAIN, FRAMED
Est: $300 - $500
After James Reid Lambdin (American/Pennsylvania, 1807-1889). "Andrew Jackson, The Union Shall and Must be Preserved" -1856, mezzotint. Engraved by William Sartain (American/New York, 1843-1924), published by William Smith, Philadelphia. Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Billy S. Arant, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Approx. 37" x 31" (frame), 25.5" x 17.75" (sight)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
May. 23, 2021
FRANCIS MARION SWEET POTATO DINNER, MEZZOTINT
Est: $500 - $700
After John Blake White (American/South Carolina, 1781-1859). "General Marion in His Encampment Inviting a British Office to Dinner" -1840, mezzotint. Engraved by William Sartain (American/New York, 1843-1924). Note: The Apollo Association was the first form of the American Art Union, both of which promoted American art by commissioning paintings and distributing prints of those paintings through a subscription service from 1839-1851. "The Sweet Potato Dinner" as this print is colloquially known, was the first in the series produced by the Apollo Association. It depicts Revolutionary War General Francis Marion (1732-1795) or the "Swamp Fox" who used guerrilla tactics in the swamps of the South Carolina Pee Dee and Lowcountry to confuse the British army, in a meeting with his British counterpart. Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Billy S. Arant, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Approx. 19.5" x 24" (sheet), 16.5" x 20.25" (image)
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Feb. 11, 2021
William Sartain (1843-1924): Portrait of a Seated Man
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Oil on canvas, signed 'W. Sartain' lower right. 18 x 15 in., 26 x 23 in. (frame). Property of a New York Philanthropist
STAIR
Dec. 01, 2020
William S. Sartain (American, 1843-1924) A Row of Trees
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
William S. Sartain (American, 1843-1924) A Row of Trees oil on panel signed lower right W Sartain 15 x 22 inches. Provenance: Janet K. Fanto Antiques, Easton, Maryland Property from the Collection of Harry Peterson, Lantana, Florida
Hindman
Feb. 18, 2020
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924) Orientalist painting, "Fountain on the Route to Bouzareah, Algiers", oil on canvas, signed " w...
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924) Orientalist painting, "Fountain on the Route to Bouzareah, Algiers", oil on canvas, signed " w. Sartain", 25" x 30", framed 31-1/4" x 36-1/4", very good condition, professionally restored and relined
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Sep. 22, 2018
William Satain "Washington & His Family" Engraving
Est: $280 - $380
William Sartain (American, 1843–1924) double matted and framed colored engraving “Washington and His Family” from a painting by George Schussele. Frame (with glass pane) measures 28-3/8” in height by 34-7/8" in width with the sight image measuring 19-3/8” in height by 25-1/2” in width.
Bremo Auctions
Jun. 09, 2018
William Sartain engraving
Est: $300 - $500
William Sartain (American 1843-1924)- ''Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson and His Family''- engraving, 1866, laid down. 14 x 19 1/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 01, 2018
WILLIAM SARTAIN (1843-1924) OIL ON CANVAS
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
William Sartain (1843-1924) Red Beach Wareham(?) Buzzard's Bay Aug. 1882 1882 Signed lower right, titled verso 'Red Beach Wareham(Massachusetts) Buzzard's Bay Aug. 1882' on the stretcher, and 'owned by K.C. Spalding.' Canvas measures 9 x 19.75, the frame is 19 x 30 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Aug. 14, 2017
Antique Framed 1865 Washington and His Family Engraving by William Sartain (American, 1843-1924)
Est: $200 - $400
Lower right Original Painting by G. Schussele, Phila; Lower Center Entered According to Act of Congress in the Year 1865 by William Sartain in the Clerk's office of the District court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania/ Bradley & Co. Publishers 66 Nth 4th St. Philadelphia/ K.H. Currain Main & Water Sts. Rochester New York/ WASHINGTON AND HIS FAMILY; Lower right Engraved by William Sartain, Phil. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Mar. 20, 2017
Signed Engraving, Washington and His Family, Sartain after Schussele
Est: $200 - $300
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924) after Schussele, dated for 1864 at the lower margin, signed at the lower right.
Locati LLC
Dec. 15, 2016
Large American Lithograph Print of George Washington by William Sartain
Est: $100 - $150
William Sartain Lithograph Print of "George Washington and his Family", after original painting by C. Schussele. Opening size: 18 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. Frame: 31 x 35 in. (no glass) In very good condition. If you would like to receive more detailed photos, please let us know. Any condition statement is given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Hidden Treasures shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Hidden Treasures Antiques & Fine Arts
Oct. 12, 2016
William Sartain, Am.,"On the Plain,Anvers France"
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
William Sartain, Am., 1843-1924, "On the Plain, Anvers France", oil on canvas, signed lower right, verso titled(DMAS7149)(MM) Measurements:16 x 20, framed 22 x 26 Property Title:From a Newtown Connecticut Collector Condition: Good, relined, repairs, would benefit from cleaning
Litchfield Auctions
Sep. 20, 2016
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), oil on canvas, Sunset, 12" x 16-1/4" stretcher, 18" x 22" overall, relined , Property fro...
Est: $700 - $1,200
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), oil on canvas, Sunset, 12" x 16-1/4" stretcher, 18" x 22" overall, relined , Property from the Estate of Daniel Dietrich, II
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 10, 2016
WILLIAM SARTAIN, (AMERICAN 1843-1924), AT EAST GLOUCESTER
Est: $800 - $1,200
WILLIAM SARTAIN (american 1843-1924) AT EAST GLOUCESTER Signed 'W. Sartain' bottom right; also inscribed '499 / At East Gloucester' verso, oil on canvas 12 1/8 x 18 1/4 in. (30.8 x 46.4cm) provenance: From the Estate of Daniel W. Dietrich II.
Freeman's | Hindman
Aug. 10, 2016
WILLIAM SARTAIN, (AMERICAN 1843-1924), AT EAST GLOUCESTER
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM SARTAIN (american 1843-1924) AT EAST GLOUCESTER Signed 'W. Sartain' bottom right; also inscribed '497 / At East Gloucester, Mass / 14-17 / W. Sartain' verso, oil on canvas 14 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. (36.2 x 43.82cm) provenance: From the Estate of Daniel W. Dietrich II.
Freeman's | Hindman
Aug. 06, 2016
WILLIAM SARTAIN (Philadelphie 1843-1924 New-York) Alger, le marché animé
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
WILLIAM SARTAIN (Philadelphie 1843-1924 New-York) Alger, le marché animé Paire dhuiles sur toile signées W. Sartain en bas à droite Dimensions : 11 x 17 cm
Accademia Fine Art
Jul. 16, 2016
Print, William Sartain, Lincoln and His Family
Est: $100 - $200
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), "Lincoln and His Family," mezzotint, after painting by S.B. Waugh (American, 1814-1885), published by Bradley and Co. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), overall (with frame): 27"h x 33.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 16, 2016
DAY DREAMS AFTER PERCY MORAN (AMERICAN, 1862-1935).
Est: $100 - $200
DAY DREAMS AFTER PERCY MORAN (AMERICAN, 1862-1935). Etching by William Sartain (American, (1843-1924) after the original painting by Moran, signed in graphite by both artists. Copyright 1888 by Fishel, Adler & Schwartz, New York. Matted and framed under glass, 37.5"h. 43.5"w.
Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 28, 2016
WILLIAM SARTAIN (AMERICAN 1843-1924):
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Dusk landscape. Oil on canvas laid down on board. Signed lower right. Image size 18 x 24. William Sartain was a Philadelphia landscapist, known primarily for his Tonalist paintings. He painted scenes of the tidal wetlands of Nonquitt, Massachusetts, where he spent many summers, and along the Manasquam River in New Jersey, where he often traveled on weekends. A Portland, Oregon museum has a large collection of Sartains work Tonalism was an artistic style that emerged in the 1880s when American artists began to paint landscape forms with an overall tone of colored atmosphere or mist. Tonalism is rooted in the French Barbizon movement, which emphasized atmosphere and shadow. The Tonalist style employs a distinctive technique by the use of color's middle values as opposed to stronger contrast. Marked on stretcher Bergan Fields (New Jersey).
White's Auctions
May. 29, 2016
"Day Dreams" Etching. Etched by William Sartain
Est: $300 - $600
"Day Dreams" Etching. Etched by William Sartain
Kavanagh Auctions
May. 29, 2016
"The Welcome Guest" Etching. Etched by William Sartain.
Est: $300 - $600
"The Welcome Guest" Etching. Etched by William Sartain.
Kavanagh Auctions
Mar. 19, 2016
WILLIAM SARTAIN (Philadelphie 1843-1924 New-York) Alger, le marché animé
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
WILLIAM SARTAIN (Philadelphie 1843-1924 New-York) Alger, le marché animé Paire dhuiles sur toile Signé W. Sartain en bas à droite Au dos, cachet de toile Winsor & Newton Londres Dimensions : 11 x 17 cm
Accademia Fine Art
Mar. 19, 2016
WILLIAM SARTAIN (Philadelphie 1843-1924 New-York) Village animé en Algérie
Est: €800 - €1,200
WILLIAM SARTAIN (Philadelphie 1843-1924 New-York) Village animé en Algérie Huile sur toile Signé W. Sartain en bas à gauche Au dos, cachet de toile Winsor & Newton Londres Dimensions : 12 x 20 cm
Accademia Fine Art
Feb. 20, 2016
William Sartain, American (1843-1924), Daydreams, after Percy Moran (1862 1935), engraving,
Est: $100 - $150
William Sartain American (1843-1924) Daydreams, after Percy Moran (1862 1935) engraving, framed.
Link Auction Galleries
Jan. 01, 2016
William Sartain (1843-1924) Lincoln and His Family mezzotint engraving marked lower right: Engraved by William Sartain m...
Est: $200 - $400
William Sartain (1843-1924) Lincoln and His Family mezzotint engraving marked lower right: Engraved by William Sartain marked lower left: Painted by S-B-Wauch published by Bradley & Co. Philadelphia sight size: 20" x 26" Provenance: Property from Credit Suisse's Americana Collection
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Jan. 01, 2016
William Sartain (1843-1924) General Grant and His Family 1867 mezzotint engraving engraved by William Sartain pencil sig...
Est: $300 - $500
William Sartain (1843-1924) General Grant and His Family 1867 mezzotint engraving engraved by William Sartain pencil signed lower right: William Sartain sight size: 20" x 26" Provenance: Property from Credit Suisse's Americana Collection
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Nov. 21, 2015
WILLIAM SARTAIN (AMERICAN, 1843-1924) GREZ-SUR-LOING, FRANCE - THE EDGE OF THE FOREST Oil on canvas: 11 1/4 x 21 in.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM SARTAIN (AMERICAN, 1843-1924) GREZ-SUR-LOING, FRANCE - THE EDGE OF THE FOREST Oil on canvas: 11 1/4 x 21 in. Framed; lower right signed: W. Sartain; verso: photograph of the back of the canvas before restoration: inscribed 262 /The Edge of the Forest / 11 x 21; verso label: "Frank S. Schwarz & Son. Philadelphia Provenance: purchased from Frank S. Schwarz & Son Philadelphia;
Potomack Company
Nov. 06, 2015
William Sartain, (American, 1843-1924), Woman on the Cliff, together with two other pictures depicting women
Est: $80 - $120
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924) Woman on the Cliff, together with two other pictures depicting women etching signed William Sartain (lower right) 12 x 8 inches.
Hindman
Jun. 30, 2015
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), oil on canvas, Portrait of Woman, signed lower right, 19 1/2" x 15 1/2" sight, 25" x 21" over...
Est: $400 - $800
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924), oil on canvas, Portrait of Woman, signed lower right, 19 1/2" x 15 1/2" sight, 25" x 21" overall The consignor of this lot is donating 5% of the hammer price to the Wounded Warriors Project.
William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals
Jun. 16, 2015
WILLIAM SARTAIN, American (1843-1924), Landscape, oil on board, signed lower right., 10 x 20 1/4
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WILLIAM SARTAIN American (1843-1924) Landscape oil on board, signed lower right. 10 x 20 1/4 Provenance: Connoisseur Gallery
Shannon's
May. 02, 2015
WILLIAM SARTAIN (American, 1843-1924) In the Valley of
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
WILLIAM SARTAIN (American, 1843-1924) In the Valley of the Oise Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61.0 cm) Signed lower right: W. Sartain FROM THE JEAN AND GRAHAM DEVOE WILLIFORD CHARITABLE TRUST Philadelphia landscapist William Sartain was known primarily for his Tonalist paintings, especially scenes of the tidal wetlands of Nonquitt, Massachusetts, where he spent many summers, and along the Manasquam River in New Jersey, where he often traveled on weekends. He was a lifelong friend of Thomas Eakins, who was a classmate of his at the Pennsylvania Academy and with whom he shared an apartment in Paris while training there with Adolphe Yvon, Leon Bonnat in his Montmartre studio, and at the École des Beaux-Arts. At age thirty-three in 1876, upon returning to Philadelphia, Sartain experienced a brutal rejection from his father when he sought exhibition space in the International Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia. John Sartain, who was Secretary of the new Pennsylvania Academy at the time, and Director of the art section of the Exposition, refused to allow William to enter because he did not respect what his son was doing. In a fit of depression, William destroyed much of his early work and spent most of his time in New York, where he was able to distance himself from his father who was so powerful in the art world of Philadelphia. Sartain achieved critical success with his quiet works, which almost always have a powerful emotional charge to them.
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 06, 2014
2 Signed William Sartain Portraits 1st item: Unframed head-and-shoulders portrait of Charles Lamb (1775-1834), mezzotint engraving by William Sartain (American, 1843-1924); printed upper left above engraving "Copyright 1896 by William Sartain, New
Est: $100 - $150
1st item: Unframed head-and-shoulders portrait of Charles Lamb (1775-1834), mezzotint engraving by William Sartain (American, 1843-1924); printed upper left above engraving "Copyright 1896 by William Sartain, New York"; printed below engraving "Published by The Max Williams Company 390 Fifth Avenue, New York"; signed in pencil lower right "William Sartain"; image 9"W, 11"H, overall sheet 18"W, 22 1/4"H--2nd item: Unframed head-and-shoulders portrait of William Maxwell Evarts (1818-1901), U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Attorney General and U.S. Senator from New York; engraving by William Sartain (1843-1924); signed below in pencil "William Sartain" and also autographed in ink by subject; printed below Copyrighted 1895., and Published by Charles Barmore, New York.; image 11"W, 14"H; overall sheet 18"W, 22 1/4"H; some toning in borders outside engraving plate
Ivy Auctions
Jul. 29, 2014
WILLIAM SARTAIN (AMERICAN, 1843-1924) WASHINGTON AND HIS FAMILY along with THREE SIMILAR FRAMED WASHINGTON PRINTS Engraving: 17 1/2...
Est: $300 - $500
WILLIAM SARTAIN (AMERICAN, 1843-1924) WASHINGTON AND HIS FAMILY along with THREE SIMILAR FRAMED WASHINGTON PRINTS Engraving: 17 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. Framed; Lower right Original Painting by G. Schussele, Phila; Lower Center Entered According to Act of Congress in the Year 1864 by G. Schussele in the Clerk's office of the District court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania/ Bradley & Co. Publishers 66 Nth 4th St. Philadelphia/ K.H. Currain Main & Water Sts. Rochester New York/ WASHINGTON AND HIS FAMILY; Lower right Engraved by William Sartain, Phil.; Print of Washington's Triumphal Entry into New York City, November 25, 1783; Print of Washington's Reception By the Ladies on Passing the Bridge at Trenton, N.J. April 1789, published by N. Currier; Home of Washington, Engraving by Thomas Oldham Barlow (4)
Potomack Company
Feb. 12, 2014
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924) Mariana, Head of a Peasant Woman. Signed "W. Sartain" l.r., titled and numbered "Mariana/No. 321.
Est: $500 - $700
William Sartain (American, 1843-1924) Mariana, Head of a Peasant Woman. Signed "W. Sartain" l.r., titled and numbered "Mariana/No. 321." on the reverse. Oil on canvas, 20 x 16 in., in a period frame (under glass). Condition: Craquelure, varnish inconsistencies, surface grime.
Skinner