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# Samuel Beckett (1906–1989)

Samuel Beckett is an Irish artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $968. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel Beckett sold in 2022 for $2,232, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Beckett work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Beckett work is $968.

The median Samuel Beckett photograph sells for $1,418 across 6 lots.

The median Samuel Beckett print sells for $2,125 across 3 lots.

The median Samuel Beckett work on paper sells for $578 across 2 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 | 4 | $2,125 | $2,772 | 75% | 2021-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $578 | $812 | — | 2018-05-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $350 | $350 | — | 2012-03-28 |
| Photography | 9 | $1,418 | $1,949 | 66.7% | 2021-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,420 | $5,000 | — | 2016-05-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,772 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,125 |
| Photography | 2021 | $1,949 |
| Photography | 2016 | $1,820 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $812 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $350 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $343 |

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 Beckett worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Beckett work is $968. The median Samuel Beckett photograph sells for $1,418 across 6 lots. The median Samuel Beckett print sells for $2,125 across 3 lots. The median Samuel Beckett work on paper sells for $578 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel Beckett's auction record?

Samuel Beckett's auction record is $5,000, set in 2004.

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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.