> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-thal · updated 2026-11-02

# Samuel Thal (1903–1964)

Samuel Thal is an American artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $550. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Samuel Thal sold in 2026 for $1,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Thal work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Thal work is $550.

The median Samuel Thal painting sells for $1,100 across 5 lots.

The median Samuel Thal print sells for $162 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $162 | $550 | — | 2010-10-14 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,100‡ | $3,750‡ | 83.3% | 2026-06-30 |

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

Samuel Thal's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $162. Paintings (6 lots) median $1,100, record $3,750. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Samuel Thal painting sells for around 6.8× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,024–$2,350‡ | $1,100‡ | $3,750‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,750‡ |
| Paintings | 2003 | $2,350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $550 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $206 |

‡ 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 Thal worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Thal work is $550. The median Samuel Thal painting sells for $1,100 across 5 lots. The median Samuel Thal print sells for $162 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Samuel Thal's auction record is $3,750, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Samuel Thal auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-thal (updated 2026-11-02).

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.