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# 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.

**2 Samuel Colman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Samuel Colman work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Samuel Colman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-colman (updated 2026-11-02).

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.