Paul Starrett Sample (1896–1974)
Paul Starrett Sample is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,878. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Starrett Sample sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $19,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Starrett Sample on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Starrett Sample work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Starrett Sample work is $3,878.
The median Paul Starrett Sample work on paper sells for $1,035 across 21 lots.
The median Paul Starrett Sample painting sells for $10,925 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $10,925† | $118,750 | 90% | 2025-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $1,035† | $10,665 | 77.8% | 2025-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $9,598–$26,734† | $11,805† | $118,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $528–$1,464† | $1,007† | $10,575 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,050–$10,665 | $10,575 | $10,665 |
† 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 | 2024 | $118,750 |
| Paintings | 2002 | $49,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $10,665 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $10,665 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Starrett Sample worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Starrett Sample work is $3,878. The median Paul Starrett Sample work on paper sells for $1,035 across 21 lots. The median Paul Starrett Sample painting sells for $10,925 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Paul Starrett Sample work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Starrett Sample work on paper is $1,035. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Starrett Sample's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Starrett Sample work on paper is $10,665.
What is the average price of a small Paul Starrett Sample work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Starrett Sample work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,007, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Paul Starrett Sample's auction record?
Paul Starrett Sample's auction record is $118,750, set in 2024.
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