Paul Surber (b. 1942)
Paul Surber is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $293. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Surber sold in 2025 for $858, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Surber work is $293.
The median Paul Surber work on paper sells for $486 across 8 lots.
The median Paul Surber painting sells for $411 across 3 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $411 | $858 | 75% | 2025-08-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $486‡ | $948 | — | 2023-09-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $286–$578‡ | $486‡ | $948 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $948 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $858 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $625 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $411 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Surber worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Surber work is $293. The median Paul Surber work on paper sells for $486 across 8 lots. The median Paul Surber painting sells for $411 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Paul Surber's auction record?
Paul Surber's auction record is $948, set in 2010.
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