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# Samuel Pepys (1633–1703)

Samuel Pepys is a British (modern) artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $723. 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 Pepys sold in 2023 for $946, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Pepys work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Pepys work is $723.

The median Samuel Pepys photograph sells for $1,230 across 2 lots.

The median Samuel Pepys print sells for $160 across 3 lots.

The median Samuel Pepys sculpture sells for $275 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $160† | $946 | — | 2023-10-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $275 | $275 | — | 2013-08-25 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,230 | $1,240 | 66.7% | 2021-06-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $1,240 |
| Photography | 2010 | $1,220 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $946 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $275 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $160† |

† 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 Pepys worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Pepys work is $723. The median Samuel Pepys photograph sells for $1,230 across 2 lots. The median Samuel Pepys print sells for $160 across 3 lots. The median Samuel Pepys sculpture sells for $275 across 1 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 Samuel Pepys's auction record?

Samuel Pepys's auction record is $1,240, set in 2021.

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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.