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# 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.

## What is a Sam Tchakalian work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.