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# Sam Fullbrook (1922–2004)

## What is Sam Fullbrook’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Sam Fullbrook at 6 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,084 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,072–$11,768, n=17). The auction record is $70,331 for FLOWERPIECE I (2010, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLOWERPIECE I, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $70,331 | Deutscher and Hackett | Nov 2010 |
| 2 | LANDSCAPE AT MARCOOLA, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $65,172 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2010 |
| 3 | The Rich Miner's Family, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $61,588 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Man in Landscape | Oil on canvas | $31,526 | Menzies Art Brands | Jun 2011 |
| 5 | The Girl in Red, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $27,408 | Menzies Art Brands | Mar 2010 |
| 6 | STILL LIFE, FLOWERS | Oil on canvas | $26,069 | Deutscher and Hackett | Sep 2010 |
| 7 | FLOWERS | Oil on canvas | $25,594 | Deutscher and Hackett | Apr 2011 |
| 8 | WOMAN WITH COD, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $25,421 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2015 |
| 9 | Buderim flowerscape, 1974 | Oil on canvas | $23,195 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2026 |
| 10 | Buderim flowerscape, 1974 | Oil on canvas board | $22,710 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $11,178 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,054 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $18,130 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $5,427 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sam Fullbrook is an Australia artist with 155 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $9,745. 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 Fullbrook sold in 2026 for $12,345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Fullbrook work worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Fullbrook work is $9,745.

The median Sam Fullbrook painting sells for $11,264 across 76 lots.

The median Sam Fullbrook work on paper sells for $739 across 12 lots.

The median Sam Fullbrook print sells for $147 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sam Fullbrook paintings typically sell for $10,096–$24,413 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Sam Fullbrook paintings typically sell for $3,028–$8,149 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $147† | $254† | 50% | 2024-02-28 |
| Paintings | 103 | $11,264†‡ | $70,331 | 73.8% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $739† | $1,474† | 57.1% | 2026-08-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $69,339‡ | $70,331 | — | 2010-11-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Sam Fullbrook's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $147 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (103 lots) median $11,264, record $70,331. A typical Sam Fullbrook painting sells for around 77× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $69,339.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $3,028–$8,149†‡ | $5,129†‡ | $13,699 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $10,096–$24,413†‡ | $17,795†‡ | $70,331 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $245–$1,163† | $672† | $1,474† |

† 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 | 2010 | $70,331 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $69,841‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,474† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,344 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $254† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $39† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Fullbrook worth?

Across 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Fullbrook work is $9,745. The median Sam Fullbrook painting sells for $11,264 across 76 lots. The median Sam Fullbrook work on paper sells for $739 across 12 lots. The median Sam Fullbrook print sells for $147 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sam Fullbrook paintings typically sell for $10,096–$24,413 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Sam Fullbrook paintings typically sell for $3,028–$8,149 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 the average price of a Sam Fullbrook painting?

Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Fullbrook painting is $11,264. 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 Fullbrook's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Fullbrook painting is $70,331.

### What is the average price of a Sam Fullbrook work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Fullbrook work on paper is $739. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sam Fullbrook's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Fullbrook work on paper is $1,474. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,474 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Sam Fullbrook painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Fullbrook painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Sam Fullbrook painting?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sam Fullbrook painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Fullbrook's auction record?

Sam Fullbrook's auction record is $70,331, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sam Fullbrook auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-fullbrook (updated 2026-11-02).

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.