Sam Byrne (1883–1978)
What is Sam Byrne’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Sam Byrne at 4 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,389 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,981–$4,001, n=11). The auction record is $21,136 for North Broken Hill Ltd Mine (2014, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Broken Hill Ltd Mine, 1883 | Oil on board | $21,136 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | RAILWAY TOWN LOOKING TOWARDS THE PINNACLES, c.1960 | Oil on composition board | $11,758 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | BROKEN HILL UNDERGROUND | Oil on board | $8,970 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2014 |
| 4 | BROKEN HILL OPEN CUT | Oil on composition board | $8,710 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 5 | BROKEN HILL OPEN CUT | Oil on composition board | $8,552 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2022 |
| 6 | Scene Early Day's Broken Hill, 1883 | Oil on board | $8,372 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Aug 2017 |
| 7 | PREMATURE EXPLOSION "QUICK FUSE" | Oil on composition board | $4,703 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Menindee Lake, 1883 | Oil on board | $4,273 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 9 | Dust Storm Strikes Homestead | Oil on board | $3,883 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | WALTZING MATILDA | Oil and enamel on composition board | $3,728 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $3,389 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $3,389 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,881 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Sam Byrne is a German artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,503. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sam Byrne sold in 2026 for $4,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Byrne on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Byrne work worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Byrne work is $3,503.
The median Sam Byrne painting sells for $3,503 across 55 lots.
The median Sam Byrne work on paper sells for $1,271 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Sam Byrne paintings typically sell for $3,281–$6,498 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 | 58 | $3,503†‡ | $24,750† | 94.8% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,271 | $1,271 | 50% | 2007-08-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $19,220† | $24,750† | — | 2021-12-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,184–$3,195†‡ | $2,898†‡ | $6,235 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $3,281–$6,498†‡ | $3,883†‡ | $24,750† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $24,750† |
| Paintings | 2014 | $21,136 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,271 |
† 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 Sam Byrne worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Byrne work is $3,503. The median Sam Byrne painting sells for $3,503 across 55 lots. The median Sam Byrne work on paper sells for $1,271 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sam Byrne paintings typically sell for $3,281–$6,498 (the middle half of 43 sold 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 the average price of a Sam Byrne painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Byrne painting is $3,503. 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 Sam Byrne's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Byrne painting is $24,750. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,750 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Sam Byrne painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Byrne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,883, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Sam Byrne painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sam Byrne painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Sam Byrne's auction record?
Sam Byrne's auction record is $24,750, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $24,750 (buyer's premium not included).
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