> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sami-briss · updated 2026-11-03

# BRISS, SAMI (b. 1930)

## What is BRISS, SAMI’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for BRISS, SAMI at 19 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $309 including buyer’s premium (middle half $273–$450, n=8). The auction record is $3,423 for Serenadă (2026, Artmark (Bucharest)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serenadă | Ulei pe lemn | $3,423 | Artmark (Bucharest) | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Soleil en chant | Acrylique/paper | $2,651 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1991 |
| 3 | Trois femmes Triptyque | Technique mixte sur panneau | $2,568 | Tajan | Jan 2014 |
| 4 | Fenêtres | Huile sur toile | $1,996 | Ader | Jan 2022 |
| 5 | Woman with a feathered scarf by a village | Oil on panel | $1,581 | Roseberys London | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Profil à l’oiseau | Huile et feuille d’or sur toile | $995 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | La Femme bleue | Gouache | $746 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 8 | Le Rêve | Gouache | $746 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 9 | Bonjour ma colombe, 1988 | Technique mixte sur panneau | $625 | Ader | Feb 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Saltimbanques, 1977 | 8 lithographies dans leur emboîtage | $746 | Ader | Oct 2022 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $995 |
| Other | 10 | $377 |
| Prints | 7 | $62 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $620 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $498 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 19 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BRISS, SAMI is a franco-israélien artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $617. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by BRISS, SAMI sold in 2026 for $3,423, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 BRISS, SAMI works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a BRISS, SAMI work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BRISS, SAMI work is $617.

The median BRISS, SAMI print sells for $187 across 15 lots.

The median BRISS, SAMI painting sells for $974 across 12 lots.

The median BRISS, SAMI work on paper sells for $746 across 5 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $187† | $2,651 | 88.2% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 12 | $974† | $3,423 | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $746† | $872† | 62.5% | 2025-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $6,234† | $6,234† | — | 2026-09-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,115† | $6,234† | — | 2026-09-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

BRISS, SAMI's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $187 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $974, record $3,423. A typical BRISS, SAMI painting sells for around 5.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,115.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $187–$342 | $275 | $411 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $138–$620† | $150† | $2,651 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $725–$1,100† | $995† | $3,423 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $617–$1,581† | $834† | $1,996 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $550–$746† | $746† | $872† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $6,234† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,423 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $2,651 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,996 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $872† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $746 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $746 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 BRISS, SAMI worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BRISS, SAMI work is $617. The median BRISS, SAMI print sells for $187 across 15 lots. The median BRISS, SAMI painting sells for $974 across 12 lots. The median BRISS, SAMI work on paper sells for $746 across 5 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a BRISS, SAMI print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BRISS, SAMI print is $187. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BRISS, SAMI's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BRISS, SAMI print is $2,651.

### What is the average price of a BRISS, SAMI painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BRISS, SAMI painting is $974. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BRISS, SAMI's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BRISS, SAMI painting is $3,423.

### What is BRISS, SAMI's auction record?

BRISS, SAMI's auction record is $6,234, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,234 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BRISS, SAMI auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sami-briss (updated 2026-11-03).

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.