Samuel Metford (1810–1896)
Samuel Metford is a British artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $370. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Samuel Metford is recorded as sold in 2025 for $440; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Samuel Metford on OpeningBid →What is a Samuel Metford work worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Metford work is $370.
The median Samuel Metford work on paper sells for $433 across 9 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 13 | $433†‡ | $2,989 | 69.2% | 2026-04-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $203–$1,012†‡ | $433†‡ | $2,989 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,989 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,020‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Metford worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Metford work is $370. The median Samuel Metford work on paper sells for $433 across 9 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Samuel Metford work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Metford work on paper is $433. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Metford's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Metford work on paper is $2,989.
What is Samuel Metford's auction record?
Samuel Metford's auction record is $2,989, set in 2011.
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