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

# Sam Sturis (b. 1971)

Sam Sturis is a Latvian artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $1,212.

A work by Sam Sturis sold in 2015 for $2,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Sturis work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Sturis work is $1,212.

The median Sam Sturis work on paper sells for $1,212 across 23 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Sam Sturis work on papers typically sell for $800–$2,396 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 41 | $1,212 | $3,525 | 56.1% | 2015-10-13 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $800–$2,396 | $1,137 | $3,525 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,525 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $3,305 |

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 Sturis worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Sturis work is $1,212. The median Sam Sturis work on paper sells for $1,212 across 23 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Sam Sturis work on papers typically sell for $800–$2,396 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Sam Sturis work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sam Sturis work on paper is $1,212.

### What is Sam Sturis's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sam Sturis work on paper is $3,525.

### What is the average price of a medium Sam Sturis work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Sam Sturis work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,137, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Sam Sturis's auction record is $3,525, 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sam Sturis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-sturis (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.