Sam Haskins (1926–2009)
What is Sam Haskins’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Sam Haskins at 15 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,417 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,026–$1,637, n=7). The auction record is $50,990 for Cowboy Kate & Other Stories (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowboy Kate & Other Stories, 1963-64 | Gelatin silver prints mounted back to back on card, bound in contemporary black cloth | $50,990 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 2 | POSTER GIRL, 1982 | Encre | $9,402 | Artcurial | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | KATE IN JAIL (FULL FIGURE), 1980 | Silver print | $9,274 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | KATE GUN BELT REAR, 1963 | Silver print | $5,707 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | KATE ON STOOL (CLOSE UP), 1964 | Silver print | $5,707 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | DEFINITIVE PERSONAL MASTER SET, 1961-1966 | Pencil with hand-numbered Haskins Estate stamp verso | $5,073 | Chiswick Auctions | May 2025 |
| 7 | Sunday, 1926 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,914 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 8 | November Girl, On Bed, 1966 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,707 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Cowboy Kate, 1926 | Cartes-de-visite | $2,333 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haskins Poster Cover, 1971 | Silver print | $12,841 | Sotheby's | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 32 | $1,396 |
| Other | 10 | $353 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $1,396 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Sam Haskins is a South African artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $906. 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 Haskins sold in 2026 for $1,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Haskins on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Haskins work worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Haskins work is $906.
The median Sam Haskins photograph sells for $1,343 across 34 lots.
The median Sam Haskins print sells for $1,116 across 5 lots.
The median Sam Haskins work on paper sells for $2,212 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Sam Haskins photographs typically sell for $416–$2,618 (the middle half of 27 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 | 8 | $1,116 | $1,625 | 62.5% | 2024-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,212 | $9,402 | — | 2015-11-30 |
| Photography | 42 | $1,343‡ | $50,990 | 81% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,841 | $50,990 | — | 2020-07-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $416–$2,618‡ | $1,413‡ | $50,990 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $50,990 |
| Photography | 2020 | $12,841 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $9,402 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,212 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,417 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Haskins worth?
Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Haskins work is $906. The median Sam Haskins photograph sells for $1,343 across 34 lots. The median Sam Haskins print sells for $1,116 across 5 lots. The median Sam Haskins work on paper sells for $2,212 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Sam Haskins photographs typically sell for $416–$2,618 (the middle half of 27 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 Haskins photograph?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Haskins photograph is $1,343. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sam Haskins's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Haskins photograph is $50,990.
What is the average price of a small Sam Haskins photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sam Haskins photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sam Haskins's auction record?
Sam Haskins's auction record is $50,990, set in 2016.
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