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# Samuel Matthews Middleton (1927–2015)

Samuel Matthews Middleton is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel Matthews Middleton sold in 2023 for $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Matthews Middleton work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Matthews Middleton work is $3,000.

The median Samuel Matthews Middleton work on paper sells for $3,500 across 30 lots.

The median Samuel Matthews Middleton print sells for $888 across 6 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 | 8 | $888† | $1,950 | 75% | 2023-06-08 |
| Works on Paper | 33 | $3,500† | $15,000 | 90.9% | 2026-04-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,375–$4,000 | $2,400 | $4,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $3,000–$6,500 | $4,500 | $11,250 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $11,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,375 |

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 Matthews Middleton worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Matthews Middleton work is $3,000. The median Samuel Matthews Middleton work on paper sells for $3,500 across 30 lots. The median Samuel Matthews Middleton print sells for $888 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Samuel Matthews Middleton work on paper?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Matthews Middleton work on paper is $3,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel Matthews Middleton's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Matthews Middleton work on paper is $15,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Samuel Matthews Middleton work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Samuel Matthews Middleton work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Samuel Matthews Middleton's auction record?

Samuel Matthews Middleton's auction record is $15,000, set in 2022.

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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.