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# Samuel L. Margolies (1897–1974)

Samuel L. Margolies is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,190. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel L. Margolies sold in 2024 for $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel L. Margolies work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel L. Margolies work is $1,190.

The median Samuel L. Margolies print sells for $1,190 across 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 17 | $1,190† | $13,200 | 94.1% | 2024-01-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $299–$3,975† | $1,300† | $13,200 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $13,200 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $9,600 |

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 L. Margolies worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel L. Margolies work is $1,190. The median Samuel L. Margolies print sells for $1,190 across 16 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Samuel L. Margolies print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel L. Margolies print is $1,190. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel L. Margolies's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel L. Margolies print is $13,200.

### What is the average price of a small Samuel L. Margolies print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel L. Margolies print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel L. Margolies's auction record?

Samuel L. Margolies's auction record is $13,200, set in 2012.

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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.