Sam Doyle (1906–1985)
Sam Doyle is an American artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $11,400. 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 Doyle sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $17,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Doyle on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Doyle work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Doyle work is $11,400.
The median Sam Doyle painting sells for $8,245 across 9 lots.
The median Sam Doyle work on paper sells for $11,000 across 2 lots.
The median Sam Doyle sculpture sells for $21,568 across 2 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 | 9 | $8,245‡ | $45,360 | — | 2023-01-18 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $11,000 | $18,750 | — | 2022-02-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $21,568 | $22,500 | — | 2017-01-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $45,360 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $22,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $20,635 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Doyle worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Doyle work is $11,400. The median Sam Doyle painting sells for $8,245 across 9 lots. The median Sam Doyle work on paper sells for $11,000 across 2 lots. The median Sam Doyle sculpture sells for $21,568 across 2 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 Sam Doyle's auction record?
Sam Doyle's auction record is $45,360, set in 2023.
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