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# Sam Hyde Harris (1889–1977)

Sam Hyde Harris is an American artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $2,750.

A work by Sam Hyde Harris sold in 2022 for $8,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Hyde Harris work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Hyde Harris work is $2,750.

The median Sam Hyde Harris painting sells for $2,750 across 56 lots.

The median Sam Hyde Harris work on paper sells for $4,438 across 2 lots.

The median Sam Hyde Harris print sells for $992 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sam Hyde Harris paintings typically sell for $1,250–$5,686 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $992 | $2,000 | — | 2022-11-10 |
| Paintings | 86 | $2,750 | $17,250 | 65.1% | 2019-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $4,438 | $8,750 | 40% | 2022-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,125 | $17,250 | — | 2012-10-16 |

Sam Hyde Harris's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $992. Paintings (86 lots) median $2,750, record $17,250. A typical Sam Hyde Harris painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $15,125.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,004–$3,031 | $2,750 | $4,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $1,250–$5,686 | $2,956 | $17,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,250 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $125 |

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 Hyde Harris worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Hyde Harris work is $2,750. The median Sam Hyde Harris painting sells for $2,750 across 56 lots. The median Sam Hyde Harris work on paper sells for $4,438 across 2 lots. The median Sam Hyde Harris print sells for $992 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sam Hyde Harris paintings typically sell for $1,250–$5,686 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Sam Hyde Harris painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Hyde Harris painting is $2,750.

### What is Sam Hyde Harris's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Hyde Harris painting is $17,250.

### What is the average price of a medium Sam Hyde Harris painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Hyde Harris painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,956, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Sam Hyde Harris painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Sam Hyde Harris painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Sam Hyde Harris's auction record?

Sam Hyde Harris's auction record is $17,250, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.