Sam Gilliam, Jr. (1933–2022)
Sam Gilliam, Jr. is a Mississippi/Washington, D.C. artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $11,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Sam Gilliam, Jr. sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $16,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Gilliam, Jr. on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Gilliam, Jr. work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Gilliam, Jr. work is $11,750.
The median Sam Gilliam, Jr. work on paper sells for $15,000 across 3 lots.
The median Sam Gilliam, Jr. print sells for $1,716 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,716 | $1,716 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $15,000† | $16,000† | — | 2024-02-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $15,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,716 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Gilliam, Jr. worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Gilliam, Jr. work is $11,750. The median Sam Gilliam, Jr. work on paper sells for $15,000 across 3 lots. The median Sam Gilliam, Jr. print sells for $1,716 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Sam Gilliam, Jr.'s auction record?
Sam Gilliam, Jr.'s auction record is $16,000, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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