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# Sami Zilka (b. 1936)

Sami Zilka is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $161. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Sami Zilka sold in 2018 for $345, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sami Zilka work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sami Zilka work is $161.

The median Sami Zilka painting sells for $161 across 8 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $161‡ | $483 | — | 2018-01-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $483 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $345 |

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 Sami Zilka worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sami Zilka work is $161. The median Sami Zilka painting sells for $161 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Sami Zilka's auction record?

Sami Zilka's auction record is $483, set in 2016.

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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, “Sami Zilka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sami-zilka (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.