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# Samuel McCloy (1831–1904)

Samuel McCloy is an artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,395. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel McCloy sold in 2020 for $2,076, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel McCloy work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel McCloy work is $1,395.

The median Samuel McCloy work on paper sells for $672 across 5 lots.

The median Samuel McCloy painting sells for $2,379 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $2,379† | $11,523† | — | 2015-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $672 | $8,388 | 33.3% | 2025-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $11,523† |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $8,388 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,379 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,076 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 McCloy worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel McCloy work is $1,395. The median Samuel McCloy work on paper sells for $672 across 5 lots. The median Samuel McCloy painting sells for $2,379 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel McCloy work on paper is $672.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel McCloy work on paper is $8,388.

### What is Samuel McCloy's auction record?

Samuel McCloy's auction record is $11,523, set in 2000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,523 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.