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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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.