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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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.