Sam Falls (b. 1984)
What is Sam Falls’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for Sam Falls at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,816 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,434–$8,064, n=11). The auction record is $60,960 for Trains Across the Sea (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trains Across the Sea, 2023 | Pigment on canvas | $60,960 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Every Season, All Weather, 2020 | Painting | $50,400 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (Val Verde, Blue), 2011 | Cotton fabric, dye, grommets | $26,751 | Phillips | Feb 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled (Pattern 4) | Linen | $25,699 | Phillips | Jul 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (Building Blocks, Topanga, CA, Light Blue 1), 2012 | Dyed canvas and metal grommets | $21,250 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Untitled (Laumeier 1, St. Louis, MI), 2019 | Pigment on canvas | $19,050 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (Joshua Tree, CA) | Hand dyed linen, metal grommets | $18,750 | Phillips | Mar 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled (linen, dye, metal grommets), 2013 | Linen | $18,750 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled (Topanga 8) | Terrycloth, fabric dye | $17,500 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 10 | Steel Tear | Chrome steel | $16,250 | Phillips | Mar 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $7,672 |
| Other | 34 | $3,960 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $3,750 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 47 | $6,231 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $3,375 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $630 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Sam Falls is an American artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $4,660.
A work by Sam Falls sold in 2026 for $4,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Falls on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Falls work worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Falls work is $4,660.
The median Sam Falls work on paper sells for $2,644 across 22 lots.
The median Sam Falls painting sells for $11,513 across 14 lots.
The median Sam Falls sculpture sells for $6,293 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $3,025 | $13,884 | 75% | 2024-09-17 |
| Paintings | 16 | $11,513 | $50,400 | 87.5% | 2025-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $2,644 | $13,711 | 91.7% | 2026-02-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $6,293 | $16,250 | 44.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Photography | 8 | $1,875 | $16,062 | 87.5% | 2024-07-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $26,751 | $60,960 | — | 2026-07-01 |
Sam Falls's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $3,025 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $11,513, record $50,400. A typical Sam Falls painting sells for around 3.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $26,751.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $6,250–$20,625 | $15,888 | $50,400 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $630–$2,644 | $1,625 | $2,644 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,750–$10,171 | $3,750 | $13,711 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,875–$14,404 | $6,108 | $16,062 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $50,400 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $25,699 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $16,250 |
| Photography | 2014 | $16,062 |
| Photography | 2014 | $14,404 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $13,884 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $13,711 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $12,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Falls worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Falls work is $4,660. The median Sam Falls work on paper sells for $2,644 across 22 lots. The median Sam Falls painting sells for $11,513 across 14 lots. The median Sam Falls sculpture sells for $6,293 across 4 lots.
What is the average price of a Sam Falls work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Falls work on paper is $2,644.
What is Sam Falls's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Falls work on paper is $13,711.
What is the average price of a Sam Falls painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Falls painting is $11,513.
What is Sam Falls's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Falls painting is $50,400.
What is the average price of a medium Sam Falls work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Falls work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a large Sam Falls painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sam Falls painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,888, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Sam Falls's auction record?
Sam Falls's auction record is $60,960, set in 2026.
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