Samella Lewis (1924–2022)
Samella Lewis is an artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,625.
A work by Samella Lewis sold in 2026 for $4,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Samella Lewis on OpeningBid →What is a Samella Lewis work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samella Lewis work is $3,625.
The median Samella Lewis print sells for $2,750 across 13 lots.
The median Samella Lewis work on paper sells for $6,375 across 8 lots.
The median Samella Lewis painting sells for $14,000 across 3 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $2,750 | $11,875 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 3 | $14,000 | $28,575 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $6,375 | $27,500 | — | 2025-02-06 |
Samella Lewis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $2,750. Paintings (3 lots) median $14,000, record $28,575. A typical Samella Lewis painting sells for around 5.1× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,425–$3,750 | $2,750 | $11,875 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,958–$6,938 | $4,250 | $12,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $28,575 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $27,500 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $14,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samella Lewis worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samella Lewis work is $3,625. The median Samella Lewis print sells for $2,750 across 13 lots. The median Samella Lewis work on paper sells for $6,375 across 8 lots. The median Samella Lewis painting sells for $14,000 across 3 lots.
What is the average price of a Samella Lewis print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samella Lewis print is $2,750.
What is Samella Lewis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samella Lewis print is $11,875.
What is the average price of a medium Samella Lewis print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Samella Lewis print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Samella Lewis's auction record?
Samella Lewis's auction record is $28,575, set in 2025.
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