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# Sam Haile (1909–1948)

Sam Haile is a British artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,581. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sam Haile sold in 2025 for $2,581, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Haile work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Haile work is $2,581.

The median Sam Haile painting sells for $4,525 across 3 lots.

The median Sam Haile print sells for $1,508 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,508 | $2,581 | — | 2025-07-03 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,525 | $4,978 | — | 2023-12-12 |

Sam Haile's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,508. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,525, record $4,978. A typical Sam Haile painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $4,978 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $4,525 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,581 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $435 |

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 Haile worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Haile work is $2,581. The median Sam Haile painting sells for $4,525 across 3 lots. The median Sam Haile print sells for $1,508 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sam Haile's auction record?

Sam Haile's auction record is $4,978, set in 2006.

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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.