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# Sam Colburn (1909–1993)

Sam Colburn is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $50.

A work by Sam Colburn sold in 2026 for $50, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Colburn work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Colburn work is $50.

The median Sam Colburn work on paper sells for $50 across 2 lots.

The median Sam Colburn painting sells for $50 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $50 | $50 | — | 2025-12-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $50 | $50 | — | 2026-01-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $50 | $50 | — | 2026-01-24 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $50 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $50 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $50 |

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 Colburn worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Colburn work is $50. The median Sam Colburn work on paper sells for $50 across 2 lots. The median Sam Colburn painting sells for $50 across 1 lots.

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

Sam Colburn's auction record is $50, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sam Colburn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-colburn (updated 2026-11-01).

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.