Samuel Cotes (1743–1818)
Samuel Cotes is a British (modern) artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $872. 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 Cotes is recorded as sold in 2025 for $939; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Samuel Cotes on OpeningBid →What is a Samuel Cotes work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Cotes work is $872.
The median Samuel Cotes work on paper sells for $624 across 12 lots.
The median Samuel Cotes painting sells for $1,482 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1,482† | $2,465 | — | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $624†‡ | $3,054 | 92.3% | 2024-12-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $489–$817†‡ | $624†‡ | $3,054 |
† 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 | 2020 | $3,054 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,465 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,100† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,616† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Cotes worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Cotes work is $872. The median Samuel Cotes work on paper sells for $624 across 12 lots. The median Samuel Cotes painting sells for $1,482 across 4 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 Cotes work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Cotes work on paper is $624. 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 Cotes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Cotes work on paper is $3,054.
What is the average price of a small Samuel Cotes work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Cotes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $624, 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 Cotes's auction record?
Samuel Cotes's auction record is $3,054, set in 2020.
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