Lucas Samaras Pastels: Value & Auction Prices

1936–2024

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ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Lucas Samaras pastels between 2018 and 2026, and 5 of them sold (100%). Half of the priced sales fell between $4.9kSign up free to see and $9.2kSign up free to see, with a median of $5.3kSign up free to see. Untitled holds the top price on file: $9.6kSign up free to see at Wright (October 2026). Sales were recorded mainly at Wright (2), Auctions at Showplace (1) and Rago Auctions (1).

$9,600≈ £7,209≈ €8,625Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumUntitledWright5auction results2018–2026years recorded100%sold$5.3kSign up free to seemedian price

Lucas Samaras pastels prices at a glance

Auction results
5 2018–2026
Price range
$3k–$9.6kSign up free to see
Median price
$5.3kSign up free to see 5 sold
Most recent sale
$9.6kSign up free to see Oct 2026, Wright
Record sale
$9.6kSign up free to see 2026, Wright

Recent sales: Untitled · Portrait of a Woman · Untitled

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Lucas Samaras pastels: key figures

Auction results
5
Sold rate
100%
Active at auction
2018–2026
Median price
$5.3kSign up free to see
Record price
$9.6kSign up free to see Untitled, Wright, Oct 2026

Top auction houses: Wright (2), Auctions at Showplace (1), Rago Auctions (1)

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  1. Untitled by Lucas Samaras, 1962, pastel on paper, sold Oct 2026
    Untitled, 1962
    Pastel · Paper
    11⅞ h x 8⅞ w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 143
    $9,600≈ £7,209≈ €8,625Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000View at Wright ↗
  2. Portrait of a Woman by Lucas Samaras, 1962, Chalk Pastel on Paper, sold Oct 2025
    Portrait of a Woman, 1962
    Pastel · Paper
    Auctions at Showplace · · Lot 124
    $3,000≈ £2,249≈ €2,588HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Auctions at Showplace ↗
  3. Untitled by Lucas Samaras, 1962, pastel and crayon on paper, sold May 2025
    Untitled, 1962
    Pastel · Paper
    11¾ h x 8⅞ w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 214
    $9,240≈ £6,893≈ €8,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Feet by Lucas Samaras, 1961, pastel on paper, sold May 2023
    Feet, 1961
    Pastel · Paper
    sheet: 9 x 12 inches
    Capsule Auctions · · Lot 31
    $4,875≈ £3,941≈ €4,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Capsule Auctions ↗
  5. Untitled by Lucas Samaras, 1961, pastel and crayon on paper, sold Sep 2018
    Untitled, 1961
    Pastel · Paper
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 143
    $5,313≈ £4,038≈ €4,538Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000View at Wright ↗

Questions about Lucas Samaras pastels

How much is a Lucas Samaras pastel worth?

Lucas Samaras pastels in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $3,000 and $9,600, with a median of $5,313; half of the 5 priced sales were between $4,875 and $9,240. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Lucas Samaras pastel sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $9,600 for “Untitled”, sold at Wright in October 2026.

How much do Lucas Samaras pastels sell for?

In the last five years the median was $7,058 across 4 sales. Over the whole record (2018–2026) the median is $5,313.

How often do Lucas Samaras pastels sell at auction?

100% of the 5 pastels offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Lucas Samaras pastels sold?

Most of the 5 recorded results come from Wright (2), Auctions at Showplace (1), Rago Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Lucas Samaras pastel?

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