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# Samuel A. Marx (1885–1964)

Samuel A. Marx is an American artist with 201 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $8,050.

A work by Samuel A. Marx sold in 2026 for $25,270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel A. Marx work is $8,050.

The median Samuel A. Marx sculpture sells for $12,000 across 13 lots.

The median Samuel A. Marx painting sells for $5,125 across 4 lots.

The median Samuel A. Marx work on paper sells for $8,400 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $5,125 | $9,375 | 80% | 2022-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $8,400 | $31,500 | — | 2022-06-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $12,000 | $34,800 | 92.9% | 2025-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $50,400 | $66,000 | — | 2023-10-26 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,434–$29,250 | $14,360 | $34,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $34,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $34,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $31,500 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $8,400 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,500 |

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. Marx worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel A. Marx work is $8,050. The median Samuel A. Marx sculpture sells for $12,000 across 13 lots. The median Samuel A. Marx painting sells for $5,125 across 4 lots. The median Samuel A. Marx work on paper sells for $8,400 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Samuel A. Marx sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel A. Marx sculpture is $12,000.

### What is Samuel A. Marx's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel A. Marx sculpture is $34,800.

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

Samuel A. Marx's auction record is $66,000, set in 2004.

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