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# Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791–1872)

Samuel Finley Breese Morse is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,032. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel Finley Breese Morse sold in 2007 for $1,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Finley Breese Morse work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Finley Breese Morse work is $1,032.

The median Samuel Finley Breese Morse painting sells for $800 across 3 lots.

The median Samuel Finley Breese Morse photograph sells for $1,320 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $800† | $1,265 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,320 | $1,320 | — | 2007-06-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2007 | $1,320 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $1,265 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $800† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Finley Breese Morse worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Finley Breese Morse work is $1,032. The median Samuel Finley Breese Morse painting sells for $800 across 3 lots. The median Samuel Finley Breese Morse photograph sells for $1,320 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel Finley Breese Morse's auction record?

Samuel Finley Breese Morse's auction record is $1,320, set in 2007.

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