> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samson · updated 2026-11-01

# Samson (1880–1980)

Samson is a Swiss artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $385. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Samson sold in 2025 for $458, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samson work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samson work is $385.

The median Samson painting sells for $128 across 3 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 4 | $128† | $162† | 75% | 2024-01-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $162† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $95 |

† 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 Samson worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samson work is $385. The median Samson painting sells for $128 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samson's auction record?

Samson's auction record is $10,148, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,148 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Samson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samson (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.