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# Samuel Root (1819–1889)

Samuel Root is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $828. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel Root sold in 2021 for $916, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Root work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Root work is $828.

The median Samuel Root photograph sells for $828 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 9 | $828‡ | $14,000‡ | 88.9% | 2025-06-26 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2020 | $14,000‡ |
| Photography | 1998 | $3,220 |

‡ 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 Root worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Root work is $828. The median Samuel Root photograph sells for $828 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Samuel Root's auction record is $14,000, set in 2020. 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 Root auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-root (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.