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# Samuel A. Kilbourne (1836–1881)

Samuel A. Kilbourne is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $575. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel A. Kilbourne sold in 2010 for $1,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel A. Kilbourne work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel A. Kilbourne work is $575.

The median Samuel A. Kilbourne painting sells for $2,726 across 3 lots.

The median Samuel A. Kilbourne print sells for $438 across 6 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 | 8 | $438† | $4,125 | 75% | 2022-05-31 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,726 | $2,726 | 33.3% | 2010-02-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Samuel A. Kilbourne's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $438 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,726, record $2,726. A typical Samuel A. Kilbourne painting sells for around 6.2× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $250–$625† | $250† | $1,800 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $4,125 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,726 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,726 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,800 |

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 Samuel A. Kilbourne worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel A. Kilbourne work is $575. The median Samuel A. Kilbourne painting sells for $2,726 across 3 lots. The median Samuel A. Kilbourne print sells for $438 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel A. Kilbourne's auction record?

Samuel A. Kilbourne's auction record is $4,125, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.