John Nost Sartorius Auction Prices and Value Guide
John Nost Sartorius auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 253 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
John Nost Sartorius auction prices: quick answer
John Nost Sartorius auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- John Nost Sartorius
- Source records
- 253
- Market update
- 2026-02-16
Artist context
About John Nost Sartorius
John Nost Sartorius (1759–c. 1828) was an English painter celebrated for his depictions of horses, horse racing, and hunting scenes. Born in London on 26 May 1759, he belonged to the prominent Sartorius family of artists: his father Francis Sartorius (I) was a noted horse painter, his brother Francis Sartorius (II) painted marines, and his son John Francis Sartorius also became a sporting artist. John Nost is widely regarded as the most accomplished and prolific member of this dynasty. Active during the golden age of British sporting art, he produced a large body of work documenting the racehorses, hunters, and country estates of Georgian England. His paintings are held in major public collections including the Tate.
British Sporting Artoil paintinghorseshorse racinghunting sceneslandscapes
Common works and media
Sartorius worked primarily in oil on canvas. His most frequently encountered subjects are individual portrait-type paintings of racehorses at full stride or standing at stud, hunting scenes with riders and hounds in landscape settings, and compositions featuring named horses with their owners or jockeys. Less commonly, he painted broader landscape subjects and other animal subjects. RKD records over 550 images attributed to him, reflecting his considerable output.
Market and appraisal context
Sartorius's paintings appear regularly at auction in Sporting Art and British Old Master sales. Value depends on whether the horse or subject can be identified, the quality of provenance (especially links to historic racing stables or country houses), condition of the canvas, and the clarity of attribution within the Sartorius family. Misattribution among family members is a known issue, so expert review is advisable. His works are most commonly encountered as oil-on-canvas paintings of individual horses or racing scenes.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Sporting Art
- Old Master Paintings
- British Art
Value drivers
- Attribution to John Nost Sartorius versus other members of the Sartorius family (Francis Sartorius I, Francis Sartorius II, John Francis Sartorius) can affect value significantly
- Subject matter (named racehorses, prominent hunters, or well-known owners) can increase collector interest
- Provenance linking a painting to a historic racing stable or landed estate adds value in the sporting art market
- Condition and whether the work retains its original canvas or has been relined can substantially affect appraisal
Appraisal caveats
- Works by different members of the Sartorius family are sometimes misattributed; careful connoisseurship and provenance review are recommended
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.
- RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History library authority
- Tate museum or university
- Wikidata library authority
- VIAF library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- Wikipedia wikipedia
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is John Nost Sartorius worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my John Nost Sartorius artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.