Sam Gilliam Prints: Auction Prices

American · 1933–2022

ArtSell has recorded 64 auction results for Sam Gilliam prints between 2010 and 2026, of which 59 sold (92% sell-through). Prices realised range from $563 to $35,000, with a median of $4,375 across 59 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 7 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $35,000 for “Untitled” at Rago Auctions in 2022.

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  1. Sam Gilliam, Bluesette, 1991, Screenprint in Colors on Wove Paper
    Bluesette, 1991
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 19/81
    H 15" W 22"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1043
    $3,000≈ £2,248≈ €2,618HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  2. Lightning Bolt, 1992
    Etching · ed. AP
    25.5 x 26.25 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 4
    $6,930≈ £5,136≈ €5,978$5,500 + $1,430 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  3. Sam Gilliam, Untitled woodblock printing, etching, stencil painting splash painting, from the Chehaw series
    Untitled woodblock printing
    Etching
    44 x 30 in
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 166
    Result not publishedEst. $800–1,200View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  4. Sam Gilliam, Lincoln Center Festival, Serigraph
    Lincoln Center Festival
    Screenprint · ed. 73/108
    Leonard Auction · · Lot 128
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,000View at Leonard Auction ↗
  5. Sam Gilliam, For Xavier, 1990, Screenprint in colors on wove paper
    For Xavier, 1990
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 16/99
    30 x 38 1/4in (76.2 x 97.2cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 136
    $6,144≈ £4,578≈ €5,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Sam Gilliam, Pulsars, 1974, The complete folio comprising screenprint with collage and stitching, on Arches watercolor paper, the full sheet, with text by Harry Lewis and justification page, all bound (as issued)
    Pulsars, 1974
    Screenprint · Paper
    unfolded S. 10 3/8 x 10 1/2 in. (26.4 x 26.7 cm) folio overall 11 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (28.6 x 15.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 132
    $2,580≈ £1,899≈ €2,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Sam Gilliam, Little, 1997, Unique collage of monotypes in colors with embossing, stitching and hand additions, on handmade paper, the full sheet
    Little, 1997
    Print (other) · Paper
    overall S. 24 3/4 x 28 1/4 in. (62.9 x 71.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 131
    $2,580≈ £1,899≈ €2,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Sam Gilliam, Pink Horseshoes, c. 1973, Monoprint with screenprint in colors, hand painted with gouache, embossing and applied glitter on wove paper
    Pink Horseshoes, c. 1973
    Print (other) · Paper
    sheet 25 x 17 3/4 in (63 1/2 x 45.1 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 61
    $3,584≈ £2,670≈ €3,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Sam Gilliam, SPEAR 1 Unique, Monotype
    SPEAR 1 Unique
    Print (other)
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 100
    $10,880≈ £8,262≈ €9,341Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  10. Sam Gilliam, Lattice: three plates (V. 93-95), 1982, Three lithograph and etchings in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheets
    Lattice: three plates (V. 93-95), 1982
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. 11/33
    all S. 32 x 43 3/4 in. (81.3 x 111.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $9,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  11. Sam Gilliam, Lightning Bolt, 1997, collagraph and screenprint in colors on blue handmade paper
    Lightning Bolt, 1997
    Screenprint · Paper
    26⅞ h x 26⅝ w in (68 x 68 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 294
    $3,168≈ £2,373≈ €2,726Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Sam Gilliam, Ichi, 1994, monoprint with screenprint in colors, collage, acrylic, stitching and embossing on handmade paper
    Ichi, 1994
    Print (other) · Paper
    34½ h x 25 w in (88 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 292
    $3,810≈ £2,854≈ €3,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1998, screenprint in colors with spray paint and collaged paper
    Untitled, 1998
    Screenprint · Paper
    22 h x 21¾ w x 2 d in (56 x 55 x 5 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 215
    $2,794≈ £2,099≈ €2,408Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  14. Sam Gilliam, Lightning Bolt, 1997, collagraph and screenprint in colors on blue handmade paper
    Lightning Bolt, 1997
    Screenprint · Paper
    26⅞ h x 26⅝ w in (68 x 68 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 117
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  15. Sam Gilliam, Phelp's #4, 2015, monotype with hand-coloring and collage on handmade paper on canvas
    Phelp's #4, 2015
    Print (other) · Paper
    35¼ h x 54¼ w in (90 x 138 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 115
    $7,620≈ £5,764≈ €6,857Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  16. Sam Gilliam, Untitled (for Lincoln Center Festival), 2001, screenprint in colors
    Untitled (for Lincoln Center Festival), 2001
    Screenprint
    29 h x 36½ w in (74 x 93 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 308
    $1,905≈ £1,441≈ €1,714Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  17. Sam Gilliam, Dogon V (from the Dogon suite), 2005, intaglio and lithograph in colors
    Dogon V (from the Dogon suite), 2005
    Print (other)
    30½ h x 20½ w in (77 x 52 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 337
    $3,024≈ £2,378≈ €2,881Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  18. Sam Gilliam, Ichi, 1994, monoprint with, screenprint, collage, acrylic, stitching and embossing in colors on handmade paper
    Ichi, 1994, monoprint with
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. edition of 40
    34 x 25.5 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 184
    Result not publishedEst. $3,000–5,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  19. Sam Gilliam, Some Neglected Spot, 1992, monoprint on handmade paper
    Some Neglected Spot, 1992
    Print (other) · Paper
    31⅛ h x 42½ w in (79 x 108 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 109
    $7,560≈ £5,811≈ €6,821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Sam Gilliam, The More Bucolic Sisters II, 1992, monoprint on BFK Rives
    The More Bucolic Sisters II, 1992
    Print (other) · Paper
    30 h x 44½ w in (76 x 113 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 111
    $10,710≈ £8,232≈ €9,663Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  21. Sam Gilliam, Fast Track, 1992, screenprint in colors and mixed media on handmade paper
    Fast Track, 1992
    Screenprint · Paper
    25 h x 26 w in (63 x 66 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 238
    $3,528≈ £2,747≈ €3,202Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  22. Sam Gilliam, Fire, 1972, lithograph in colors on Japanese paper
    Fire, 1972
    Lithograph · Paper
    24 h x 19¼ w in (61 x 49 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 239
    $3,276≈ £2,550≈ €2,973Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  23. Sam Gilliam, Bucolic Sisters (diptych), 1993, monoprint on handmade paper
    Bucolic Sisters (diptych), 1993
    Print (other) · Paper
    14¾ h x 43½ w in (37 x 110 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 123
    $9,450≈ £7,364≈ €8,727Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  24. Sam Gilliam, Last Coffee Thyme (V. 85), 1981, Lithograph, screenprint, etching and embossing, on John Koller HMP paper, the full sheet
    Last Coffee Thyme (V. 85), 1981
    Lithograph · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 29 1/2 x 41 3/8 in. (74.9 x 105.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 255
    $3,302≈ £2,703≈ €3,106Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Sam Gilliam, Flowers, from Tulip series, 1989, Unique collage of woodblock print in colors, paint and encaustic, on handmade paper with marble elements, all contained in an artist's white painted wood frame
    Flowers, from Tulip series, 1989
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper · ed. 15/20
    36 x 36 x 6 in. (91.4 x 91.4 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 68
    $13,970≈ £11,435≈ €13,140Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  26. Sam Gilliam, Lightning Bolt, 1992, color collagraph and screenprint on blue handmade paper
    Lightning Bolt, 1992
    Screenprint · Paper
    25 h x 25 w in (63 x 63 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 296
    $5,292≈ £4,299≈ €4,984Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  27. Dance
    Lithograph · ed. 38/52
    32.5 x 19 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 4A
    $3,150≈ £2,576≈ €2,959$2,500 + $650 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  28. Sam Gilliam, Gunny Sack, 1974, printed canvas stitched to screenprint in colors on wove paper
    Gunny Sack, 1974
    Print (other) · Paper
    25½ h x 40 w in (65 x 102 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 202
    $5,502≈ £4,413≈ €5,137Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  29. Sam Gilliam, Manet, 1998, mixed media, relief print with extensive sewing and collage elements, from the
    Manet, 1998
    Woodcut / linocut
    17 x 22 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 326
    Result not publishedEst. $4,000–6,000View at Concept Art Gallery ↗
  30. Sam Gilliam, Tee 2 (A. 25), 1974, Screenprint in colors and collage of T-shirt, on Arches Cover paper, the full sheet
    Tee 2 (A. 25), 1974
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 7/10
    S. 33 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (85.1 x 69.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 372
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Sam Gilliam, Cuatro, 1994, Monoprint with screenprint, collage, acrylic, stitching and embossing in colors, on handmade paper, the full sheet
    Cuatro, 1994
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. 20/40
    S. 33 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (85.1 x 64.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 72
    $5,292≈ £4,393≈ €4,946Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. For 200, 1976
    Lithograph · ed. 67/100
    18 x 19.5 in
    Helmuth Stone Gallery · · Lot 64A
    $3,465≈ £2,871≈ €3,215$2,750 + $715 premiumSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
  33. Sam Gilliam, Buoy Landscape I, III and IV, 1982, etching, aquatint, drypoint and roulette on handmade wove paper
    Buoy Landscape I, III and IV, 1982
    Etching · Paper
    each sheet 80.5cm x 61cm (31 3/4in x 24in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 284
    £6,048≈ $6,988≈ €7,023Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  34. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1996, mixed media and monoprint on handmade paper
    Untitled, 1996
    Print (other) · Paper
    15½ h x 44½ w in (39 x 113 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 116
    $22,500≈ £20,011≈ €22,933Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  35. Sam Gilliam, Red Lady, 1979, lithograph and intaglio in colors on handmade paper
    Red Lady, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    24½ h x 34¾ w in (62 x 88 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 220
    $6,000≈ £5,430≈ €6,182Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  36. Sam Gilliam, Blue Lady, 1979, lithograph and intaglio in colors on handmade paper
    Blue Lady, 1979
    Lithograph · Paper
    24½ h x 35¾ w in (62 x 91 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 218
    $4,000≈ £3,620≈ €4,121Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  37. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1974, mixed media and collaged monoprint in colors on canvas
    Untitled, 1974
    Print (other) · Canvas
    8 h x 8 w in (20 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 148
    $8,750≈ £7,576≈ €8,742Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  38. Sam Gilliam, New Bridge, 2004, etching, screenprint and relief in colors
    New Bridge, 2004
    Etching
    30 h x 22⅜ w in (76 x 57 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 269
    $1,875≈ £1,623≈ €1,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  39. Sam Gilliam, Fragrance (from Tulip series), 1989, collage with wood block print in colors, paint and encaustic on handmade paper with marble constructions in wood frame
    Fragrance (from Tulip series), 1989
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    48 h x 47 w x 6 d in (122 x 119 x 15 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 170
    $15,000≈ £12,987≈ €14,987Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Sam Gilliam, Union Pacific, 2002, woodcut in colors
    Union Pacific, 2002
    Woodcut / linocut
    30 h x 30 w in (76 x 76 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 356
    $3,840≈ £3,159≈ €3,692Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  41. Sam Gilliam, Untitled #1, from a series of 21 unique works, 1981, Monotype in colors with collage and stitching, on Arches paper, the full sheet
    Untitled #1, from a series of 21 unique works, 1981
    Print (other) · Paper
    S. 30 1/4 x 42 in. (76.8 x 106.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 215
    $15,120≈ £11,610≈ €13,996Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, c. 1975, relief print with embossing and hand-painting on handmade paper
    Untitled, c. 1975
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    24 h x 37 w in (61 x 94 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 161
    $35,000≈ £26,580≈ €31,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  43. Sam Gilliam, Untitled (Top Bunk), 1973, screenprint in colors with hand-coloring
    Untitled (Top Bunk), 1973
    Screenprint
    20½ h x 21 w in (52 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 164
    $23,750≈ £18,036≈ €21,427Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  44. Sam Gilliam, Untitled (It's Yellow), 1973, screenprint in colors with hand-coloring
    Untitled (It's Yellow), 1973
    Screenprint
    20½ h x 20¾ w in (52 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 159
    $10,625≈ £8,069≈ €9,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  45. Sam Gilliam, Untitled (Top Bunk), 1975, screenprint in colors with hand-coloring
    Untitled (Top Bunk), 1975
    Screenprint
    21 h x 20¾ w in (53 x 53 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 163
    $9,375≈ £7,120≈ €8,458Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  46. Sam Gilliam, Untitled (Cathedral #2), 1980, relief print with embossing and hand-painting on handmade paper
    Untitled (Cathedral #2), 1980
    Woodcut / linocut · Paper
    36 h x 23 w in (91 x 58 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 157
    $12,500≈ £9,493≈ €11,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  47. Sam Gilliam, Tee 2 (A. 25), 1974, Screenprint in colors and collage of T-shirt, Arches Cover paper, the full sheet
    Tee 2 (A. 25), 1974
    Screenprint · Paper · ed. 1/10
    S. 33 5/8 x 26 1/4 in. (85.4 x 66.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 96
    $13,860≈ £10,022≈ €11,892Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Sam Gilliam, Rivulet, 1994, Mixed-media and print on paper
    Rivulet, 1994
    Print (other) · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 41
    $15,000≈ £10,568≈ €12,283Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  49. Sam Gilliam, Thursday, 1974, Monotype with handmade paper and stitching in colors, the full sheet
    Thursday, 1974
    Print (other) · Paper · ed. AP
    S. 14 x 20 1/2 in. (35.6 x 52.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    $4,410≈ £3,368≈ €3,731Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  50. Sam Gilliam, Dance, 1972, unique varient of, screenprint
    Dance, 1972, unique varient of
    Screenprint · ed. 4/52
    33 x 19 in
    Concept Art Gallery · · Lot 228
    Result not publishedEst. $600–900View at Concept Art Gallery ↗

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