Gilliam, Sam (1933–2022)
Gilliam, Sam is an artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $4,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gilliam, Sam sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gilliam, Sam on OpeningBid →What is a Gilliam, Sam work worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilliam, Sam work is $4,000.
The median Gilliam, Sam print sells for $3,250 across 19 lots.
The median Gilliam, Sam work on paper sells for $5,500 across 15 lots.
The median Gilliam, Sam painting sells for $8,250 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $3,250† | $4,750† | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 6 | $8,250† | $230,000† | — | 2025-12-13 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $5,500† | $32,500† | — | 2026-05-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $22,500† | $22,500† | — | 2023-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $200,000† | $230,000† | — | 2025-10-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Gilliam, Sam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $3,250. Paintings (6 lots) median $8,250, record $230,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $230,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Gilliam, Sam painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $200,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $2,112–$3,688† | $3,250† | $4,750† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,350–$4,875† | $3,500† | $8,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,875–$9,500† | $7,500† | $32,500† |
† 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 | 2025 | $230,000† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $200,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $32,500† |
| Photography | 2023 | $22,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $9,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $4,750† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,500† |
† 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 Gilliam, Sam worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gilliam, Sam work is $4,000. The median Gilliam, Sam print sells for $3,250 across 19 lots. The median Gilliam, Sam work on paper sells for $5,500 across 15 lots. The median Gilliam, Sam painting sells for $8,250 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Gilliam, Sam print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilliam, Sam print is $3,250. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gilliam, Sam's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilliam, Sam print is $4,750. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,750 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Gilliam, Sam work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gilliam, Sam work on paper is $5,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gilliam, Sam's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gilliam, Sam work on paper is $32,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Gilliam, Sam print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gilliam, Sam print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gilliam, Sam's auction record?
Gilliam, Sam's auction record is $230,000, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $230,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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