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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

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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.