Tom Samek (1950–2021)
Tom Samek is an Australian artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $518. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Tom Samek sold in 2024 for $1,781, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Samek on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Samek work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Samek work is $518.
The median Tom Samek print sells for $59 across 6 lots.
The median Tom Samek painting sells for $730 across 3 lots.
The median Tom Samek work on paper sells for $169 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $59† | $366 | 60% | 2024-09-25 |
| Paintings | 6 | $730† | $1,781 | 50% | 2024-04-14 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $169† | $169† | — | 2017-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Tom Samek's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $59 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $730, record $1,781. A typical Tom Samek painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,781 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $730† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $366 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $202† |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $169† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tom Samek worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Samek work is $518. The median Tom Samek print sells for $59 across 6 lots. The median Tom Samek painting sells for $730 across 3 lots. The median Tom Samek work on paper sells for $169 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Tom Samek's auction record?
Tom Samek's auction record is $1,781, set in 2024.
See the full Tom Samek record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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