Sam Tchakalian (1929–2004)
Sam Tchakalian is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $4,032.
A work by Sam Tchakalian sold in 2024 for $4,032, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Tchakalian work is $4,032.
The median Sam Tchakalian painting sells for $6,518 across 6 lots.
The median Sam Tchakalian print sells for $396 across 2 lots.
The median Sam Tchakalian work on paper sells for $937 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $396 | $593 | — | 2024-08-17 |
| Paintings | 6 | $6,518 | $18,750 | — | 2025-04-18 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $937 | $937 | — | 2012-06-24 |
Sam Tchakalian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $396. Paintings (6 lots) median $6,518, record $18,750. A typical Sam Tchakalian painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $4,750–$13,000 | $8,287 | $18,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $18,750 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $937 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Tchakalian worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Tchakalian work is $4,032. The median Sam Tchakalian painting sells for $6,518 across 6 lots. The median Sam Tchakalian print sells for $396 across 2 lots. The median Sam Tchakalian work on paper sells for $937 across 1 lots.
What is Sam Tchakalian's auction record?
Sam Tchakalian's auction record is $18,750, set in 2015.
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