Lewis, Samella (1923–2022)
Lewis, Samella is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $2,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Lewis, Samella sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $6,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lewis, Samella on OpeningBid →What is a Lewis, Samella work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lewis, Samella work is $2,600.
The median Lewis, Samella print sells for $2,350 across 2 lots.
The median Lewis, Samella work on paper sells for $4,300 across 2 lots.
The median Lewis, Samella painting sells for $18,000 across 1 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 | 2 | $2,350† | $2,600† | — | 2025-05-12 |
| Paintings | 1 | $18,000† | $18,000† | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,300† | $6,500† | — | 2026-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Lewis, Samella's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,350. Paintings (1 lots) median $18,000, record $18,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Lewis, Samella painting sells for around 7.7× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $18,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $6,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,600† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,100† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,100† |
† 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 Lewis, Samella worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lewis, Samella work is $2,600. The median Lewis, Samella print sells for $2,350 across 2 lots. The median Lewis, Samella work on paper sells for $4,300 across 2 lots. The median Lewis, Samella painting sells for $18,000 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Lewis, Samella's auction record?
Lewis, Samella's auction record is $18,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,000 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Lewis, Samella record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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