Sam Zell (b. 1850)
What is Sam Zell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Sam Zell at 4 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $744 including buyer’s premium (middle half $588–$1,320, n=22). The auction record is $3,406 for Sarbox (automaton) (2024, Toomey & Co.). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarbox (automaton), 2006 | Automaton | $3,406 | Toomey & Co. | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | How Low Can You Go (Automaton), 2014 | Brass, molded plastic, cord | $1,778 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | How Low Can You Go (Automaton), 2014 | Brass, molded plastic, cord | $1,778 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Survival of the Fittest, 2009 | Cartridge brass | $1,764 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | Survival of the Fittest (Automaton), 2009 | Cartridge brass | $1,320 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Survival of the Fittest (Automaton), 2009 | Automaton | $1,320 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Survival of the Fittest (Automaton), 2009 | Molded plastic, rubber, brass | $1,320 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | How Low Can You Go (Automaton), 2014 | Cartridge brass | $1,778 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Think It Over (automaton), 2010 | Books | $1,512 | Toomey & Co. | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | How Low Can You Go (automaton), 2014 | Cartridge brass | $1,245 | Toomey & Co. | Apr 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 24 | $744 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $762 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Sam Zell is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $762.
A work by Sam Zell sold in 2025 for $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Zell work is $762.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1,778 | $3,406 | — | 2025-11-05 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sam Zell worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sam Zell work is $762.
What is Sam Zell's auction record?
Sam Zell's auction record is $3,406, set in 2024.
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