Sam Messer (b. 1955)
Sam Messer is an American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,221.
A work by Sam Messer sold in 2026 for $4,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Messer on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Messer work worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Messer work is $1,221.
The median Sam Messer painting sells for $1,020 across 5 lots.
The median Sam Messer sculpture sells for $1,422 across 1 lots.
The median Sam Messer work on paper sells for $429 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,020 | $4,864 | 27.8% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $429 | $429 | — | 2025-12-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,422 | $1,422 | — | 2009-05-15 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,864 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,674 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $1,422 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $429 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Messer worth?
Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Messer work is $1,221. The median Sam Messer painting sells for $1,020 across 5 lots. The median Sam Messer sculpture sells for $1,422 across 1 lots. The median Sam Messer work on paper sells for $429 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Sam Messer painting?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Messer painting is $1,020.
What is Sam Messer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Messer painting is $4,864.
What is Sam Messer's auction record?
Sam Messer's auction record is $4,864, set in 2026.
See the full Sam Messer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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