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# Sam Earle (b. 1960)

Sam Earle is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $800.

A work by Sam Earle sold in 2008 for $1,185, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Earle work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Earle work is $800.

The median Sam Earle work on paper sells for $59 across 3 lots.

The median Sam Earle painting sells for $1,185 across 2 lots.

The median Sam Earle sculpture sells for $1,469 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $1,185 | $1,185 | 66.7% | 2008-05-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $59 | $474 | 75% | 2009-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,469 | $1,469 | — | 2005-03-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $1,469 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $1,469 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,185 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $474 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $59 |

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 Earle worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Earle work is $800. The median Sam Earle work on paper sells for $59 across 3 lots. The median Sam Earle painting sells for $1,185 across 2 lots. The median Sam Earle sculpture sells for $1,469 across 2 lots.

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

Sam Earle's auction record is $1,469, set in 2005.

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

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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.