Sam Gilliam is an American artist with 330 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $24,375.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 47 | $4,063 | $25,000 | 74.5% | 2026-02-07 |
| Paintings | 100 | $63,500 | $2.2M | 95% | 2026-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 29 | $35,938 | $220,500 | 82.8% | 2025-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $45,625 | $420,000 | — | 2026-02-24 |
| Photography | 2 | $2,159 | $2,159 | 50% | 2025-08-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $239,715 | $2.2M | — | 2026-06-26 |
Sam Gilliam's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $4,063 with 74.5% sell-through. Paintings (100 lots) median $63,500, record $2,172,500. A typical Sam Gilliam painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $239,715.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untitled | 2026-06-26 | Phillips | $127,885 |
| New Movie 4 | 2026-04-22 | Phillips | $1,548 |
| Dew | 2026-02-28 | Phillips | $520,128 |
| Recitals | 2026-02-27 | Sotheby's | $640 |
| MLG | 2026-02-26 | Christie's | $127,000 |
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Gilliam painting is $63,500.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Gilliam painting is $2,172,500.
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Gilliam print is $4,063.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Gilliam print is $25,000.
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Gilliam work on paper is $35,938.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Gilliam work on paper is $220,500.
Sam Gilliam's auction record is $2,172,500, set on 2018-11-15.