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# Sam Norkin (1917–2011)

Sam Norkin is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $672. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sam Norkin sold in 2024 for $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Norkin work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Norkin work is $672.

The median Sam Norkin work on paper sells for $2,422 across 2 lots.

The median Sam Norkin print sells for $750 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $750 | $750 | — | 2024-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,422 | $4,250 | — | 2024-12-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $750 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $593 |

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 Norkin worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Norkin work is $672. The median Sam Norkin work on paper sells for $2,422 across 2 lots. The median Sam Norkin print sells for $750 across 1 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 Sam Norkin's auction record?

Sam Norkin's auction record is $4,250, set in 2022.

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