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# Samuel Clemens (1828–1905)

Samuel Clemens is a JONSON artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $525.

A work by Samuel Clemens sold in 2021 for $1,949, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Clemens work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Clemens work is $525.

The median Samuel Clemens sculpture sells for $375 across 15 lots.

The median Samuel Clemens photograph sells for $1,268 across 14 lots.

The median Samuel Clemens print sells for $588 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $588 | $3,292 | — | 2017-11-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,554 | $3,626 | — | 2020-03-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 22 | $375 | $1,240 | 68.2% | 2021-06-24 |
| Photography | 15 | $1,268 | $2,963 | 93.3% | 2021-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,292 | $3,626 | — | 2020-03-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,626 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,292 |
| Photography | 2017 | $2,963 |
| Photography | 2020 | $2,637 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,481 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $823 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $625 |

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 Samuel Clemens worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Clemens work is $525. The median Samuel Clemens sculpture sells for $375 across 15 lots. The median Samuel Clemens photograph sells for $1,268 across 14 lots. The median Samuel Clemens print sells for $588 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a Samuel Clemens sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Clemens sculpture is $375.

### What is Samuel Clemens's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Clemens sculpture is $1,240.

### What is the average price of a Samuel Clemens photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Clemens photograph is $1,268.

### What is Samuel Clemens's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Clemens photograph is $2,963.

### What is Samuel Clemens's auction record?

Samuel Clemens's auction record is $3,626, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.