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# Samuel R Chaffee (1850–1913)

Samuel R Chaffee is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $237. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel R Chaffee is recorded as sold in 2016 for $275; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel R Chaffee work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel R Chaffee work is $237.

The median Samuel R Chaffee work on paper sells for $225 across 23 lots.

The median Samuel R Chaffee painting sells for $711 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $711 | $711 | 50% | 2008-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $225‡ | $750‡ | 92% | 2023-05-17 |

‡ 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) | 19 | $130–$447‡ | $200‡ | $750‡ |

‡ 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 | 2007 | $750‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $711 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $650‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 R Chaffee worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel R Chaffee work is $237. The median Samuel R Chaffee work on paper sells for $225 across 23 lots. The median Samuel R Chaffee painting sells for $711 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel R Chaffee work on paper is $225. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel R Chaffee work on paper is $750. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Samuel R Chaffee work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel R Chaffee work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Samuel R Chaffee's auction record?

Samuel R Chaffee's auction record is $750, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Samuel R Chaffee auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-r-chaffee (updated 2026-11-01).

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.