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# Samuel Borenstein (1908–1969)

Samuel Borenstein is a Canadian artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $4,245. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel Borenstein is recorded as sold in 2018 for $14,278; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Borenstein work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Borenstein work is $4,245.

The median Samuel Borenstein painting sells for $6,489 across 17 lots.

The median Samuel Borenstein work on paper sells for $2,481 across 2 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 | 17 | $6,489‡ | $26,923 | — | 2022-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,481 | $2,481 | — | 2012-11-29 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $26,923 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $14,278‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,481 |

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

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 Borenstein worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Borenstein work is $4,245. The median Samuel Borenstein painting sells for $6,489 across 17 lots. The median Samuel Borenstein work on paper sells for $2,481 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Samuel Borenstein painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Borenstein painting is $6,489. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Samuel Borenstein's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Borenstein painting is $26,923.

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

Samuel Borenstein's auction record is $26,923, set in 2007.

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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.