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# Samuel Scott (1700–1772)

Samuel Scott is a British (modern) artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $31,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel Scott sold in 2021 for $562,818, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Scott work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Scott work is $31,250.

The median Samuel Scott painting sells for $35,972 across 10 lots.

The median Samuel Scott work on paper sells for $747 across 3 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 | 13 | $35,972 | $785,662 | 76.9% | 2024-07-03 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $747‡ | $747‡ | — | 2007-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $393,078 | $785,662 | — | 2021-12-08 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $785,662 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $562,818 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $747‡ |

‡ 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 Scott worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Scott work is $31,250. The median Samuel Scott painting sells for $35,972 across 10 lots. The median Samuel Scott work on paper sells for $747 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Samuel Scott painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Scott painting is $35,972.

### What is Samuel Scott's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Scott painting is $785,662.

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

Samuel Scott's auction record is $785,662, set in 2009.

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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 Scott auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-scott (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.