Sam Penaso (b. 1971)
Sam Penaso is an artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $380. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sam Penaso is recorded as sold in 2025 for $443; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sam Penaso on OpeningBid →What is a Sam Penaso work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Penaso work is $380.
The median Sam Penaso painting sells for $307 across 7 lots.
The median Sam Penaso sculpture sells for $2,969 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $307‡ | $1,914‡ | 43.8% | 2025-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,969‡ | $3,407‡ | 50% | 2016-02-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $3,407‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $2,531‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,914‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,566‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Penaso worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Penaso work is $380. The median Sam Penaso painting sells for $307 across 7 lots. The median Sam Penaso sculpture sells for $2,969 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Sam Penaso painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Penaso painting is $307. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Sam Penaso's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Penaso painting is $1,914. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Sam Penaso's auction record?
Sam Penaso's auction record is $3,407, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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