Samuel Yellin (1885–1940)
What is Samuel Yellin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Samuel Yellin at 15 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,922 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,673–$7,026, n=34). The auction record is $100,800 for Firescreen (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firescreen | Firescreen | $100,800 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Gate transom from the Arch Street Workshop, Philadelphia, 1915 | Iron | $83,200 | Toomey & Co. | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Pair of Andirons, circa 1921 | Wrought iron | $50,400 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Pair of Gates from a Private Residence, Wynnefield Heights, Philadelphia | Wrought iron | $40,625 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | J. Walter Thompson Building Gate, 1884 | Wrought iron | $40,000 | Bonhams | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Gate and Transom Ensemble | Wrought iron | $37,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2016 |
| 7 | Chandelier, 1915 | Wrought iron | $30,480 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Floor Lamp, 1884 | — | $26,000 | Bonhams | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | Gate and Transom, from the J. Walter Thompson Building, New York, 1885 | Wrought iron | $25,000 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Bird-form sconce, 1924 | Stainless steel | $24,890 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 78 | $7,270 |
| Prints | 20 | $4,705 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $10,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $5,608 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $3,930 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Samuel Yellin is an American artist with 136 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $5,334. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Samuel Yellin sold in 2026 for $12,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Yellin work is $5,334.
The median Samuel Yellin work on paper sells for $1,121 across 5 lots.
The median Samuel Yellin sculpture sells for $17,030 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,121† | $3,302 | 83.3% | 2026-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $17,030† | $24,890 | — | 2024-12-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $45,512 | $100,800 | — | 2026-09-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $24,890 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $18,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,302 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,638 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Yellin worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Yellin work is $5,334. The median Samuel Yellin work on paper sells for $1,121 across 5 lots. The median Samuel Yellin sculpture sells for $17,030 across 5 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 Samuel Yellin's auction record?
Samuel Yellin's auction record is $100,800, set in 2021.
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