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# Sam Walsh (1934–1989)

Sam Walsh is an Irish artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $654.

A work by Sam Walsh sold in 2024 for $738, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sam Walsh work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Walsh work is $654.

The median Sam Walsh painting sells for $329 across 2 lots.

The median Sam Walsh work on paper sells for $738 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $329 | $654 | 40% | 2019-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $738 | $738 | — | 2024-01-10 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $738 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $654 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4 |

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 Walsh worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Walsh work is $654. The median Sam Walsh painting sells for $329 across 2 lots. The median Sam Walsh work on paper sells for $738 across 1 lots.

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

Sam Walsh's auction record is $738, set in 2024.

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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 Walsh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sam-walsh (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.