> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-bough · updated 2026-11-03

# Sam Bough (1822–1878)

## What is Sam Bough’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Sam Bough at 7 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,123 including buyer’s premium (middle half $723–$3,151, n=13). The auction record is $28,000 for A Winter Afternoon, West Highlands (2005, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Winter Afternoon, West Highlands, 1875 | Oil on canvas | $28,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 2 | WINTON HOUSE EAST LOTHIAN - A FROSTY MORNING, 1872 | Signed and dated 1872, oil on canvas | $13,676 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | SHIPPING IN THE POOL OF LONDON, 1859 | Signed and dated 1859, oil on board | $11,524 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2022 |
| 4 | THE BEACH AT SUNSET, 1871 | Signed and dated 1871, oil on canvas | $10,997 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 5 | A FISHING PORT AT SUNSET, 1863 | Signed, extensively inscribed (see note) and dated April 1st 1863 verso, oil on board; and three other views within the same mount, ‘A Mountain Pass’, ‘The Drove Road’ and 'Troops Parading in Edinburgh' (4) | $8,546 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | PEAT GATHERERS, 1867 | Signed and dated 1867, watercolour heightened with gum arabic | $6,284 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | BARGE LEAVING HARBOUR | Signed and indistinctly dated, oil on canvas | $5,469 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | ON THE SANDS DYSART, 1858 | <p>Signed and dated 1858, oil on panel</p> | $4,813 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | A MOUNTAIN STREAM BY MOONLIGHT, 1876 | Signed and dated 1876, oil on canvas | $4,748 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | A CAPRICCIO VIEW OF EDINBURGH, 1863 | <p>Signed and dated 1863, watercolour</p> | $3,151 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,542 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $795 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $723 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sam Bough is a Scottish artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,123. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sam Bough sold in 2026 for $5,469, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Bough work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Bough work is $1,123.

The median Sam Bough painting sells for $1,363 across 22 lots.

The median Sam Bough work on paper sells for $880 across 11 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 | 22 | $1,363† | $28,000 | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $880 | $6,284 | 78.6% | 2025-12-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $486–$1,542† | $723† | $8,546 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $542–$1,018 | $689 | $3,133 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $28,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $13,676 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,284 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,151 |

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 Sam Bough worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Bough work is $1,123. The median Sam Bough painting sells for $1,363 across 22 lots. The median Sam Bough work on paper sells for $880 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sam Bough painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Bough painting is $1,363. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sam Bough's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Bough painting is $28,000.

### What is the average price of a Sam Bough work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Bough work on paper is $880.

### What is Sam Bough's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Bough work on paper is $6,284.

### What is the average price of a small Sam Bough painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sam Bough painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $723, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sam Bough's auction record?

Sam Bough's auction record is $28,000, set in 2005.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sam Bough auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-bough (updated 2026-11-03).

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.