Sam Moyer (b. 1983)
What is Sam Moyer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for Sam Moyer at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,522 including buyer’s premium (middle half $988–$5,940, n=7). The auction record is $56,250 for Bleach Bum (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bleach Bum | Ink | $56,250 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 2 | Fault Line | Painting | $43,750 | Phillips | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | Flo's Fern, 2022 | Marble | $42,840 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | Untitled, 2013 | Ink on canvas mounted on panel | $34,854 | Christie's | Sep 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (marble and dyed canvas mounted to MDF, in 5 parts), 2017 | Marble | $31,250 | Phillips | Mar 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled (ink on canvas over MDF, marble), 2014 | Marble | $30,480 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled (india ink on canvas, mounted on panel), 2013 | Painting | $30,030 | Christie's | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | Ocean Flats V, 2011 | Painting | $25,000 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled (ink on canvas mounted on wood panel), 2012 | Ink | $21,264 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Bench, 2012 | Marble | $19,995 | Phillips | Oct 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $30,480 |
| Paintings | 18 | $9,688 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $9,375 |
| Other | 7 | $6,048 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 30 | $11,101 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $3,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Sam Moyer is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $9,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sam Moyer is recorded as sold in 2026 for $49,341; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Moyer work is $9,375.
The median Sam Moyer painting sells for $11,100 across 25 lots.
The median Sam Moyer work on paper sells for $2,634 across 6 lots.
The median Sam Moyer sculpture sells for $25,238 across 6 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Sam Moyer paintings typically sell for $5,850–$20,010 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 50% | 2018-02-28 |
| Paintings | 28 | $11,100 | $56,250 | 89.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $2,634 | $11,250 | 85.7% | 2021-03-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $25,238 | $42,840 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $250 | $250 | 50% | 2025-01-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,341‡ | $56,250 | — | 2026-05-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sam Moyer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $4,000 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $11,100, record $56,250. A typical Sam Moyer painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $49,341.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $5,850–$20,010 | $11,678 | $56,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $56,250 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $43,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $42,840 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $31,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,000 |
| Photography | 2025 | $250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Moyer worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Moyer work is $9,375. The median Sam Moyer painting sells for $11,100 across 25 lots. The median Sam Moyer work on paper sells for $2,634 across 6 lots. The median Sam Moyer sculpture sells for $25,238 across 6 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Sam Moyer paintings typically sell for $5,850–$20,010 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sam Moyer painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Moyer painting is $11,100.
What is Sam Moyer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Moyer painting is $56,250.
What is the average price of a large Sam Moyer painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Sam Moyer painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,678, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Sam Moyer's auction record?
Sam Moyer's auction record is $56,250, set in 2014.
See the full Sam Moyer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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