> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-newton-2 · updated 2026-11-01

# Sam Newton (b. 1948)

Sam Newton is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $2,275. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sam Newton sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Newton work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Newton work is $2,275.

The median Sam Newton painting sells for $2,300 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $2,300† | $6,750† | — | 2026-04-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,750–$3,200† | $2,300† | $6,750† |

† 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 | 2023 | $6,750† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $4,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Newton worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Newton work is $2,275. The median Sam Newton painting sells for $2,300 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sam Newton painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Newton painting is $2,300. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sam Newton's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Newton painting is $6,750. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,750 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Newton painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sam Newton's auction record?

Sam Newton's auction record is $6,750, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,750 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sam Newton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-newton-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.