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# Sam Richardson (1934–2013)

Sam Richardson is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,250.

A work by Sam Richardson sold in 2025 for $2,159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Richardson work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Richardson work is $1,250.

The median Sam Richardson print sells for $375 across 1 lots.

The median Sam Richardson sculpture sells for $892 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $375 | $375 | 33.3% | 2021-02-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $892 | $1,524 | — | 2025-12-16 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,524 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $260 |

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 Richardson worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Richardson work is $1,250. The median Sam Richardson print sells for $375 across 1 lots. The median Sam Richardson sculpture sells for $892 across 2 lots.

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

Sam Richardson's auction record is $3,172, 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.