Samuel Colman (1857–1957)
Samuel Colman is an American artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $3,696. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Samuel Colman sold in 2026 for $3,696, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Colman work is $3,696.
The median Samuel Colman work on paper sells for $1,908 across 22 lots.
The median Samuel Colman painting sells for $4,960 across 24 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 30 | $4,960†‡ | $94,500 | 80% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 32 | $1,908†‡ | $20,700 | 68.8% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $87,500 | $94,500 | — | 2024-01-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,033–$4,754‡ | $3,082‡ | $22,990 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,625–$43,794† | $15,425† | $94,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $571–$2,875†‡ | $1,780†‡ | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,500–$9,553‡ | $4,260‡ | $20,700 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $94,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $87,500 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $20,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $13,970 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Colman worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Colman work is $3,696. The median Samuel Colman work on paper sells for $1,908 across 22 lots. The median Samuel Colman painting sells for $4,960 across 24 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Samuel Colman work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Colman work on paper is $1,908. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Colman's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Colman work on paper is $20,700.
What is the average price of a Samuel Colman painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Colman painting is $4,960. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Colman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Colman painting is $94,500.
What is the average price of a small Samuel Colman painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Colman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,082, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Samuel Colman work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Colman work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Colman's auction record?
Samuel Colman's auction record is $94,500, set in 2019.
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