Samuel Margolies (1897–1974)
Samuel Margolies is an American artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Samuel Margolies sold in 2026 for $12,065, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Samuel Margolies on OpeningBid →What is a Samuel Margolies work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Margolies work is $5,000.
The median Samuel Margolies print sells for $5,000 across 55 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Margolies prints typically sell for $1,920–$8,174 (the middle half of 50 sold 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 | 57 | $5,000† | $15,600 | 96.5% | 2026-04-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,750 | $15,600 | — | 2023-03-23 |
† 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) | 50 | $1,920–$8,174† | $5,425† | $15,600 |
† 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 | $15,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $13,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Margolies worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Margolies work is $5,000. The median Samuel Margolies print sells for $5,000 across 55 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Margolies prints typically sell for $1,920–$8,174 (the middle half of 50 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Samuel Margolies print?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Margolies print is $5,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Samuel Margolies's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Margolies print is $15,600.
What is the average price of a small Samuel Margolies print?
Based on 50 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Margolies print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,425, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Samuel Margolies's auction record?
Samuel Margolies's auction record is $15,600, set in 2012.
See the full Samuel Margolies record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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