Sam Dillemans (b. 1965)
What is Sam Dillemans’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Sam Dillemans at 4 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $643 including buyer’s premium (middle half $530–$1,638, n=20). The auction record is $25,072 for Dubbelportret I (2021, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubbelportret I, 1996 | Painting | $25,072 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | self-portrait, 2004-05 | Oil on canvas | $14,741 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2025 |
| 3 | Lizy, 1999 | Oil on canvas | $12,684 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Zelfportret, 2008 | Portrait | $11,430 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Arm duel, 1992 | Painting | $10,703 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Anja, 1993 | Oil on Canvas | $9,859 | Roseberys London | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Garden, 1982 | Painting | $8,849 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 8 | Lizzie | Acrylic on canvas | $8,483 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | El Greco, 2003 | Cloth | $7,389 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1987-1988 | Oil on canvas | $7,080 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $9,354 |
| Prints | 18 | $606 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $8,483 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $606 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Sam Dillemans is a Belgian artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,527. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sam Dillemans sold in 2026 for $3,617, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Dillemans work is $1,527.
The median Sam Dillemans painting sells for $8,666 across 12 lots.
The median Sam Dillemans print sells for $795 across 10 lots.
The median Sam Dillemans work on paper sells for $2,802 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $795† | $1,527 | — | 2026-08-27 |
| Paintings | 13 | $8,666† | $25,072 | 92.3% | 2025-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,802† | $3,469† | 75% | 2026-03-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sam Dillemans's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $795. Paintings (13 lots) median $8,666, record $25,072. A typical Sam Dillemans painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $652–$885† | $757† | $1,438 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $7,080–$9,859† | $8,482† | $12,684 |
† 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 | 2021 | $25,072 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,741 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,469† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,802 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,527 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,526 |
† 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 Dillemans worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Dillemans work is $1,527. The median Sam Dillemans painting sells for $8,666 across 12 lots. The median Sam Dillemans print sells for $795 across 10 lots. The median Sam Dillemans work on paper sells for $2,802 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Sam Dillemans painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Dillemans painting is $8,666. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sam Dillemans's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Dillemans painting is $25,072.
What is Sam Dillemans's auction record?
Sam Dillemans's auction record is $25,072, set in 2021.
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