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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.