Samuel W. Griggs (1827–1898)
Samuel W. Griggs is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,100. 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 W. Griggs sold in 2023 for $4,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Samuel W. Griggs on OpeningBid →What is a Samuel W. Griggs work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel W. Griggs work is $2,100.
The median Samuel W. Griggs painting sells for $2,200 across 41 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Samuel W. Griggs paintings typically sell for $1,479–$3,916 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $2,200†‡ | $8,625 | 83.7% | 2023-10-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,625 | $8,625 | — | 2022-05-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,100–$2,607†‡ | $1,500†‡ | $4,875 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,479–$3,916†‡ | $2,502†‡ | $8,625 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2001 | $8,625 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel W. Griggs worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel W. Griggs work is $2,100. The median Samuel W. Griggs painting sells for $2,200 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Samuel W. Griggs paintings typically sell for $1,479–$3,916 (the middle half of 28 sold 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 the average price of a Samuel W. Griggs painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel W. Griggs painting is $2,200. 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 W. Griggs's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel W. Griggs painting is $8,625.
What is the average price of a medium Samuel W. Griggs painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Samuel W. Griggs painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,502, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a small Samuel W. Griggs painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel W. Griggs painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 W. Griggs's auction record?
Samuel W. Griggs's auction record is $8,625, set in 2001.
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