Samuel Henry Baker (1824–1909)
Samuel Henry Baker is a British (modern) artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $457. 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 Henry Baker sold in 2024 for $546, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Henry Baker work is $457.
The median Samuel Henry Baker painting sells for $389 across 7 lots.
The median Samuel Henry Baker work on paper sells for $175 across 5 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 | 8 | $389‡ | $1,116‡ | 87.5% | 2024-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $175† | $950 | 83.3% | 2025-08-12 |
† 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) | 5 | $146–$389‡ | $360‡ | $546 |
‡ 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 | 2012 | $1,116‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $950 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $546 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $180† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Henry Baker worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Henry Baker work is $457. The median Samuel Henry Baker painting sells for $389 across 7 lots. The median Samuel Henry Baker work on paper sells for $175 across 5 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 Samuel Henry Baker's auction record?
Samuel Henry Baker's auction record is $1,116, set in 2012. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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