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# Samuel Cooper (1607–1672)

Samuel Cooper is a British (modern) artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,038. 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 Cooper sold in 2023 for $113,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Cooper work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Cooper work is $3,038.

The median Samuel Cooper work on paper sells for $7,224 across 19 lots.

The median Samuel Cooper painting sells for $2,752 across 11 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 12 | $2,752†‡ | $103,591 | 91.7% | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $7,224†‡ | $135,771 | 82.6% | 2026-10-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $113,142 | $135,771 | — | 2023-07-05 |

† 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) | 7 | $901–$5,352† | $3,324† | $103,591 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,115–$18,259†‡ | $7,224†‡ | $135,771 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $135,771 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $113,142 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $103,591 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,561 |

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 Cooper worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Cooper work is $3,038. The median Samuel Cooper work on paper sells for $7,224 across 19 lots. The median Samuel Cooper painting sells for $2,752 across 11 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 Cooper work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Cooper work on paper is $7,224. 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 Cooper's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Cooper work on paper is $135,771.

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Cooper painting is $2,752. 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 Cooper's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Cooper painting is $103,591.

### What is the average price of a small Samuel Cooper work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Cooper work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,224, 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 Cooper's auction record?

Samuel Cooper's auction record is $135,771, set in 2023.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Samuel Cooper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-cooper (updated 2026-11-03).

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.