Sam Joseph Ntiro (1923–1993)
Sam Joseph Ntiro is a Tanzanian artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $15,770. 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 Joseph Ntiro sold in 2026 for $53,596, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Joseph Ntiro on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Joseph Ntiro work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Joseph Ntiro work is $15,770.
The median Sam Joseph Ntiro painting sells for $15,770 across 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $15,770†‡ | $78,129 | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $6,594–$30,511† | $17,465† | $53,596 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $78,129 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $53,596 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Joseph Ntiro worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Joseph Ntiro work is $15,770. The median Sam Joseph Ntiro painting sells for $15,770 across 12 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 Joseph Ntiro painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Joseph Ntiro painting is $15,770. 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 Sam Joseph Ntiro's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Joseph Ntiro painting is $78,129.
What is Sam Joseph Ntiro's auction record?
Sam Joseph Ntiro's auction record is $78,129, set in 2026.
See the full Sam Joseph Ntiro record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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