Paul Sample Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1896–1974

ArtSell has recorded 22 auction results for Paul Sample paintings between 2007 and 2026, of which 14 sold (64% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,000 to $241,800, with a median of $10,625 across 14 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $241,800 for “North Broadway Neighborhood” at Bonhams in 2024.

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1. 
   Whiskey for Old Jim's Cold, 1937

   Oil · Canvas

   30 x 25 1/8 in. (76.2 x 63.8 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 23, 2026 · Lot 60
   $9,600≈ £7,107≈ €8,209Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Vermont Schoolhouse

   Oil · Canvas

   19 1/8 x 28 1/8 in. (48.6 x 71.4 cm.)

   Bonhams · Nov 18, 2025 · Lot 68
   $28,160≈ £21,432≈ €24,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   San Pedro Harbor

   Oil · Canvas

   20 1/4 x 24 1/4 in.

   Bonhams · Nov 11, 2025 · Lot 122
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   Whiskey for Old Jim's Cold, 1937

   Oil · Canvas

   30 x 25 1/8 in. (76.2 x 63.8 cm.)

   Bonhams · Apr 30, 2025 · Lot 85
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
5. 
   Vermont Farmhouse, 1933

   Oil · Canvas

   H 19" W 26"

   DuMouchelles · Apr 18, 2025 · Lot 1175
   $19,000≈ £14,362≈ €16,725HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
6. 
   Hippo

   Oil · Canvas

   16 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (41.3 x 51.4 cm.)

   Bonhams · Aug 8, 2024 · Lot 137
   $2,560≈ £2,016≈ €2,342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Bonhams ↗
7. 
   Hippo

   Oil · Canvas

   16 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (41.3 x 51.4 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 1, 2024 · Lot 78
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗
8. 
   North Broadway Neighborhood, 1931

   Oil · Canvas

   36 1/4 x 40 1/4 in. (92.1 x 102.2 cm.)

   Bonhams · May 1, 2024 · Lot 76
   $241,800≈ £192,838≈ €225,602Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
9. 
   Memories of an Old Man

   Acrylic · Canvas

   28" h x 38" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Jan 14, 2024 · Lot 38
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
10. 
    Boats-San Pedro Harbor, 1926

    Oil · Canvas

    30 x 38in

    Bonhams · Aug 4, 2020 · Lot 123
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Autumn-Norwich -

    Oil · Canvas

    10 inches x 15 inches, contained in a vintage frame

    Jackson's International Auctioneers · Jun 24, 2020 · Lot 662
    $6,250≈ £5,006≈ €5,541Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Jackson's International Auctioneers ↗
12. 
    Boats at anchor

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 24in

    Bonhams · Apr 28, 2015 · Lot 139
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
13. 
    San Pedro harbor

    Oil · Canvas

    20 1/4 x 24 1/4in

    Bonhams · Dec 11, 2012 · Lot 107
    $35,000≈ £21,750≈ €26,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
14. 
    Fishing boats in harbor

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 24in

    Bonhams · May 15, 2012 · Lot 73
    $11,250≈ £7,008≈ €8,760Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗
15. 
    Fishing boats in harbor

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 24in

    Bonhams · Nov 29, 2011 · Lot 1094
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Bonhams ↗
16. 
    Granite Quarry

    Oil · Canvas

    20 x 24in

    Bonhams · Nov 29, 2011 · Lot 1093
    $10,000≈ £6,401≈ €7,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
17. 
    Devon Horse Show

    Oil · Canvas

    26 1/4 x 40 1/4in

    Bonhams · May 26, 2010 · Lot 80
    $33,550≈ £23,295≈ €27,256Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Bonhams ↗
18. 
    Family on the front porch

    Oil · Board

    9 7/8 x 8 3/4in

    Bonhams · May 26, 2010 · Lot 79
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
19. 
    New England landscape with church

    Oil · Canvas

    9 3/4 x 14in

    Bonhams · Dec 2, 2009 · Lot 71
    $4,575≈ £2,742≈ €3,032Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    Wash Tub

    Oil · Canvas

    14 1/2 in. x 19 1/2 in

    Sloans & Kenyon · Nov 13, 2009 · Lot 1413
    $1,000≈ £599≈ €673HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–1,800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
21. 
    Fishermen at Newport

    Oil · Canvas

    19 1/4 x 23 1/2in

    Bonhams · Aug 5, 2008 · Lot 288
    $24,000≈ £12,287≈ €15,497Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Man in Armchair

    Oil · Board

    9 1/2 in. x 7 1/4 in.

    Sloans & Kenyon · Jun 24, 2007 · Lot 998
    $1,200≈ £600≈ €891HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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