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Sam Gilliam Acrylic Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1933–2022

ArtSell has recorded 64 auction results for Sam Gilliam acrylic paintings between 2003 and 2026, of which 56 sold (88% sell-through). Prices realised range from $1,375 to $412,800, with a median of $39,050 across 56 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $412,800 for “Dew” at Phillips in 2026.

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  1. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 2019, watercolour and acrylic on paper
    Untitled, 2019
    Acrylic · Paper
    184.2 x 97.8 cm (72 1/2 x 38 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 34
    £96,750≈ $127,884≈ €112,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 2019, watercolor and acrylic on washi paper
    Untitled, 2019
    Acrylic · Paper
    72 1/2 x 38 1/2 in. (184.2 x 97.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 143
    $225,750≈ £168,219≈ €194,629Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Sam Gilliam, Sun Woman, 1970, acrylic on canvas
    Sun Woman, 1970
    Acrylic · Canvas
    106 h x 73 w x 10 d in (269 x 185 x 25 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 229
    $409,600≈ £303,183≈ €350,026Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Sam Gilliam, Dew, 1974-1975, collage, acrylic, dye pigments and oil glazes on canvas mounted to board
    Dew, 1974-1975
    Acrylic · Canvas
    diameter 44 in. (111.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 15
    $412,800≈ £306,436≈ €349,682Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1960, acrylic and aluminum dust on handmade dyed paper mounted to woven cloth board
    Untitled, 1960
    Acrylic · Paper
    28 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (72.4 x 80 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    $9,675≈ £7,173≈ €8,215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Sam Gilliam, An Imitation Frieze, 1980, acrylic on wood with aluminum
    An Imitation Frieze, 1980
    Acrylic · Panel
    61 1/2 x 60 5/8 x 22 in. (156.2 x 154 x 55.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    $64,500≈ £49,289≈ €55,990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, dye and acrylic on handmade paper
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Paper
    height 8 1/4in (20.9cm); width 10in (25.4cm); depth 3in (7.6cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 56
    $7,680≈ £5,759≈ €6,628Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–10,000View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Sam Gilliam, When, 1967, acrylic and pigment on polypropylene
    When, 1967
    Acrylic
    18 x 23 1/2 in. (45.7 x 59.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 119
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1986, acrylic on wood, paper and newspaper collage, in artist's chosen frame
    Untitled, 1986
    Acrylic · Panel
    38 3/4 x 65 3/8 in. (98.4 x 166.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 2
    $38,100≈ £27,933≈ €32,269Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Sam Gilliam, Tapestry Rouge, 1996, acrylic and oil on fabric
    Tapestry Rouge, 1996
    Acrylic · Other support
    44¼ h x 27⅝ w in (112 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 123
    $6,985≈ £5,225≈ €6,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Sam Gilliam, Brush, 2000, acrylic on wood with piano hinges
    Brush, 2000
    Acrylic · Panel
    29½ h x 24 w in (75 x 61 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 158
    $11,880≈ £8,863≈ €10,494Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Sam Gilliam, #5, 1995, acrylic and fabric collage on paper
    #5, 1995
    Acrylic · Paper
    23 3/4 x 12 3/4 in (60.4 x 32.2 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 152
    $8,500≈ £6,402≈ €7,599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Bonhams ↗
  13. Sam Gilliam, Leonardo's Apartment, 2000, acrylic on birch with piano hinges
    Leonardo's Apartment, 2000
    Acrylic
    42 x 81 x 10 3/4 in (106.7 x 205.7 x 27.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 151
    $51,200≈ £38,560≈ €45,776Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Sam Gilliam, Needing Starlight II, 2008, acrylic on unstretched canvas
    Needing Starlight II, 2008
    Acrylic · Canvas
    approximately 53 x 56 x 13 in (134.6 x 142.2 x 33 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 116
    $102,100≈ £76,894≈ €91,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Bonhams ↗
  15. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, c. 1970, ink, dye and acrylic on canvas
    Untitled, c. 1970
    Acrylic · Canvas
    15¼ h x 20 w in (39 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 133
    $15,240≈ £11,770≈ €14,000Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1994, raked polypropylene, acrylic and monoprint on collaged and sewn fabric and paper
    Untitled, 1994
    Acrylic · Paper
    9 5/8 x 16 5/8 in. (24.4 x 42.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 152
    $5,334≈ £4,208≈ €5,077Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  17. Sam Gilliam, Something Green, 2009, acrylic and resin on panel
    Something Green, 2009
    Acrylic · Panel
    54 x 34 1/2 x 3 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 69
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $50,000–70,000View at Bonhams ↗
  18. Sam Gilliam, New Orleans, 1979, acrylic on collaged beveled edge canvas
    New Orleans, 1979
    Acrylic · Canvas
    40 1/4 x 70 1/4 in. (102.2 x 178.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    $190,500≈ £149,131≈ €174,514Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150,000–200,000View at Phillips ↗
  19. Sam Gilliam, A Mere Whistlestop (Ellison), 1990, acrylic on polypropylene in artist's frame
    A Mere Whistlestop (Ellison), 1990
    Acrylic
    19 h x 96 w x 5 d in (48 x 244 x 13 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 147
    $37,800≈ £31,183≈ €35,802Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Sam Gilliam, Riding High, 1998, mixed media, acrylic, canvas, wood
    Riding High, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    61¼ h x 43 w in (156 x 109 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 126
    $63,000≈ £49,501≈ €57,676Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Sam Gilliam, Over and Under, 2009, acrylic on assembled birch panel
    Over and Under, 2009
    Acrylic · Panel
    36 1/2 x 35 x 3 1/2 in. (92.7 x 88.9 x 8.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 214
    $30,240≈ £25,407≈ €29,043Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1976, acrylic and canvas collage on canvas, in artist’s frame, diptych
    Untitled, 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    each 33 5/8 x 33 5/8 in. (85.4 x 85.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 112
    $157,500≈ £132,331≈ €151,268Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Sam Gilliam, Untitled #8, acrylic and handmade paper collage with embossing on canvas
    Untitled #8
    Acrylic · Canvas
    48 h x 96 w in (122 x 244 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 132
    $131,250≈ £107,344≈ €125,083Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  24. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1970, acrylic and watercolor on handmade paper
    Untitled, 1970
    Acrylic · Paper
    18 x 23 1/2 in. (45.7 x 59.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 189
    $88,200≈ £71,003≈ €83,800Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Sam Gilliam, Shimmering Pisces, 1975, acrylic and canvas collage on beveled edge canvas, diptych
    Shimmering Pisces, 1975
    Acrylic · Canvas
    each 48 x 90 in. (121.9 x 228.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 156
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Sam Gilliam, Reef II, 1976, acrylic and canvas collage on beveled edge canvas
    Reef II, 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60 x 27 1/2 in. (152.4 x 69.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 155
    $371,700≈ £299,227≈ €353,159Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $100,000–150,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. Sam Gilliam, With Blue and..., 1997, acrylic on draped sewn canvas, in 2 parts
    With Blue and..., 1997
    Acrylic · Canvas
    installation dimensions variable approximately 78 x 48 in. (198.1 x 121.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $200,000–300,000View at Phillips ↗
  28. Sam Gilliam, Yellow Tower and Square, 2006, acrylic on assembled birch panel
    Yellow Tower and Square, 2006
    Acrylic · Panel
    196.5 x 68.9 cm (77 3/8 x 27 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 55
    $50,400≈ £38,315≈ €45,847Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  29. Sam Gilliam, Calibash, 1990, acrylic on polypropylene
    Calibash, 1990
    Acrylic
    17¾ h x 95¼ w in (45 x 242 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 146
    $50,000≈ £36,361≈ €43,092Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Sam Gilliam, Seedling. 2007, Acrylic on birch
    Seedling. 2007
    Acrylic
    24 in. x 48 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 1472
    $13,000≈ £9,593≈ €10,665HammerSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  31. Sam Gilliam, Color Flag, 1993, acrylic on polypropylene mounted to three wooden panels
    Color Flag, 1993
    Acrylic · Panel
    48 3/4 x 50 1/2 in. (123.8 x 128.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 27
    $112,500≈ £87,829≈ €101,124Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Sam Gilliam, Plaster Nights, 1980, acrylic and canvas collage on canvas
    Plaster Nights, 1980
    Acrylic · Canvas
    80 x 92 in. (203.2 x 233.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 197
    $93,750≈ £73,054≈ €85,181Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $80,000–120,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Sam Gilliam, Blue, 1970, acrylic on unstretched, shaped canvas
    Blue, 1970
    Acrylic · Canvas
    installation dimensions variable flat 65 x 69 in. (165.1 x 175.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $250,000–350,000View at Phillips ↗
  34. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1972, acrylic on handmade paper
    Untitled, 1972
    Acrylic · Paper
    20 1/4 x 26 1/4 in. (51.4 x 66.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $68,750≈ £55,079≈ €62,483Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  35. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1995, acrylic on handmade paper, metal and polyproplene on wood, in artist's frame
    Untitled, 1995
    Acrylic · Paper
    56 3/4 x 37 in. (144.1 x 94 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 228
    $40,000≈ £31,053≈ €35,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  36. Sam Gilliam, Pantheon I, 1983, acrylic on canvas with collage, enamel on aluminum
    Pantheon I, 1983
    Acrylic · Canvas
    59 1/2 x 52 x 7 in. (151.1 x 132.1 x 17.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 200
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $70,000–100,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Sam Gilliam, So They Can, 1966, acrylic on canvas
    So They Can, 1966
    Acrylic · Canvas
    36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 58
    $125,000≈ £93,872≈ €109,784Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $120,000–180,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Sam Gilliam, Echo IV, 1995, Acrylic on wood
    Echo IV, 1995
    Acrylic · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 117
    $11,250≈ £8,701≈ €9,991Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Sam Gilliam, Echo I, 1995, Acrylic on wood
    Echo I, 1995
    Acrylic · Panel
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 116
    $12,500≈ £9,668≈ €11,101Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Sam Gilliam, Pisane Ice, 1997, acrylic on wood construction, rotating element on hinge
    Pisane Ice, 1997
    Acrylic · Panel
    dimensions variable approximately 17 x 20 x 3 1/4 in. (43.2 x 50.8 x 8.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    $10,000≈ £7,590≈ €8,520Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1998, acrylic on canvas collage
    Untitled, 1998
    Acrylic · Canvas
    45 1/4 x 49 1/2 in. (114.9 x 125.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 67
    $25,000≈ £18,974≈ €21,300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Sam Gilliam, Untitled (Diptych), 1976, acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame, diptych
    Untitled (Diptych), 1976
    Acrylic · Canvas
    each 33 5/8 x 33 5/8 in. (85.4 x 85.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    $125,000≈ £92,730≈ €106,076Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $60,000–80,000View at Phillips ↗
  43. Sam Gilliam, All Colors Stacks, 1996, polypropylene and acrylic on wood with aluminium fasteners
    All Colors Stacks, 1996
    Acrylic · Panel
    144.4 x 80.5 x 15 cm (56 7/8 x 31 3/4 x 5 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    £37,500≈ $51,851≈ €42,186Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Sam Gilliam, Butterfly Day #32, c. 1985, acrylic and ink on artist's handmade paper and wood in artist's frame
    Butterfly Day #32, c. 1985
    Acrylic · Paper
    44 h x 44 w in (112 x 112 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 124
    $6,875≈ £5,115≈ €5,837Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Wright ↗
  45. Sam Gilliam, Yellow Tower and Square, 2006, acrylic on assembled birch panel
    Yellow Tower and Square, 2006
    Acrylic · Panel
    196.5 x 68.9 cm (77 3/8 x 27 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 238
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  46. Sam Gilliam, Tholos Revisited VIII, 1982, acrylic, aluminum and collage on canvas
    Tholos Revisited VIII, 1982
    Acrylic · Canvas
    33 x 42 in. (83.8 x 106.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 125
    $47,500≈ £36,637≈ €42,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Sam Gilliam, Map II, 1994, polypropylene, acrylic and monoprint on an assemblage of collaged paper, with aluminum fasteners on wood panel, in artist's frame
    Map II, 1994
    Acrylic · Panel
    33 x 39 1/2 in. (83.8 x 100.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 189
    $10,000≈ £6,924≈ €8,791Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Sam Gilliam, On Blue, 1967, Acrylic on canvas with aluminum powder
    On Blue, 1967
    Acrylic · Canvas
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 212
    $56,250≈ £39,916≈ €51,016Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Sam Gilliam, Screen, 1967, acrylic on canvas
    Screen, 1967
    Acrylic · Canvas
    46 1/8 x 35 1/8 in. (117.2 x 89.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 175
    $81,250≈ £53,737≈ €75,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–24,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1989, acrylic and collage on paper and board in artist's frame
    Untitled, 1989
    Acrylic · Paper
    30 h x 30 w x 7 d in (76 x 76 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 323
    $7,500≈ £4,929≈ €6,672Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Wright ↗

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