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# SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) (b. 1956)

SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) is a Canadian artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $129.

A work by SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) sold in 2014 for $129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) work is $129.

The median SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) painting sells for $129 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $129 | $129 | — | 2021-09-23 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $129 |

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 PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) work is $129. The median SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY) painting sells for $129 across 3 lots.

### What is SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY)'s auction record?

SAM PAONESSA (CANADIAN, 20TH CENTURY)'s auction record is $129, set in 2014.

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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.