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# Samuel John Carter (1835–1892)

Samuel John Carter is a British (modern) artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,410. 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 John Carter sold in 2023 for $3,373, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel John Carter work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel John Carter work is $1,410.

The median Samuel John Carter painting sells for $1,939 across 6 lots.

The median Samuel John Carter work on paper sells for $528 across 2 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 | $1,939†‡ | $3,373 | 75% | 2023-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $528 | $539 | 40% | 2021-06-29 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,227–$3,013† | $2,286† | $3,373 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,373 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $3,013 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $539 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $516 |

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 John Carter worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel John Carter work is $1,410. The median Samuel John Carter painting sells for $1,939 across 6 lots. The median Samuel John Carter work on paper sells for $528 across 2 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 John Carter's auction record?

Samuel John Carter's auction record is $3,373, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.