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Sam Gilliam Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1933–2022

ArtSell has recorded 49 auction results for Sam Gilliam works on paper between 2004 and 2026, of which 48 sold (98% sell-through). Prices realised range from $400 to $225,750, with a median of $10,235 across 48 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $225,750 for “Untitled” 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, 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 ↗
  4. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 2005, mixed media on paper
    Untitled, 2005
    Mixed media · Paper
    11 h x 13¾ w in (28 x 35 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 131
    $2,540≈ £1,936≈ €2,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Sam Gilliam, UNTITLED Unique, Mixed Media on Paper
    UNTITLED Unique
    Mixed media · Paper
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 102
    $12,800≈ £9,721≈ €10,989Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  6. Sam Gilliam, UNTITLED Unique, Mixed Media on Paper
    UNTITLED Unique
    Mixed media · Paper
    Palm Beach Modern Auctions · · Lot 103
    $15,360≈ £11,665≈ €13,187Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Palm Beach Modern Auctions ↗
  7. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1993, mixed media on paper
    Untitled, 1993
    Mixed media · Paper
    11 h x 13⅞ w in (28 x 35 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 133
    $4,064≈ £3,097≈ €3,519Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  8. 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 ↗
  9. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, mixed media on paper
    Untitled
    Mixed media · Paper
    14 h x 11 w in (36 x 28 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 124
    $3,696≈ £2,763≈ €3,184Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Sam Gilliam, In the Fog, 2010, mixed media on die-cut paper collage
    In the Fog, 2010
    Mixed media · Paper
    31⅛ h x 41¾ w in (79 x 106 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 310
    $3,810≈ £2,854≈ €3,278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  11. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1996, mixed media on paper
    Untitled, 1996
    Mixed media · Paper
    11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 188
    $3,302≈ £2,456≈ €2,812Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  12. Sam Gilliam, Six works, mixed media on paper
    Six works
    Mixed media · Paper
    10⅞ h x 8½ w in (28 x 22 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 190
    $6,096≈ £4,535≈ €5,192Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  13. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1971, watercolor on Japan paper
    Untitled, 1971
    Watercolor · Paper
    23¾ h x 35¼ w in (60 x 90 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 116
    $16,510≈ £12,349≈ €14,323Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  14. 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 ↗
  15. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1990, dyed handmade crumpled paper on board
    Untitled, 1990
    dyed handmade crumpled paper on board · Board
    19 7/8 x 15 7/8 in (50.3 x 40.2 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 117
    $8,000≈ £6,025≈ €7,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Bonhams ↗
  16. Sam Gilliam, Cloud III, 2009, mixed media on foam sheet
    Cloud III, 2009
    Mixed media · Paper
    18 h x 12 w in (46 x 30 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 121
    $4,620≈ £3,730≈ €4,475Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
  17. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1984, mixed media on brown paper
    Untitled, 1984
    Mixed media · Paper
    20 h x 14 w in (51 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 119
    $2,794≈ £2,256≈ €2,706Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  18. 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 ↗
  19. Sam Gilliam, Be Bop, 1996, mixed media on brown paper
    Be Bop, 1996
    Mixed media · Paper
    35⅝ h x 160 w in (90 x 406 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 149
    $17,640≈ £13,843≈ €16,596Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $18,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  20. Sam Gilliam, Untitled #2, 1970, watercolor on handmade paper
    Untitled #2, 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    23 x 24 1/2 in. (58.4 x 62.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 20
    $10,795≈ £8,285≈ €9,873Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  21. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1970, ink and watercolor on Japanese paper
    Untitled, 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    23 3/4 x 38 1/2 in. (60.3 x 97.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 19
    $6,350≈ £4,873≈ €5,808Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  22. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1971, watercolor, dye and aluminum dust on handmade paper
    Untitled, 1971
    Watercolor · Paper
    16 1/2 x 25 1/4 in. (41.9 x 64.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 46
    $12,700≈ £10,027≈ €11,856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1970, ink and watercolor on Japanese paper
    Untitled, 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    24 3/4 x 26 in. (62.9 x 66 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    $40,640≈ £32,470≈ €37,350Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Sam Gilliam, Focus II, 2014, watercolor on rice paper
    Focus II, 2014
    Watercolor · Paper
    28 1/2 x 46 1/2 in. (72.4 x 118.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    $88,900≈ £71,029≈ €81,702Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $50,000–70,000View at Phillips ↗
  25. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1984, Pencil signed and dated "S
    Untitled, 1984
    Drawing
    21.75 x 27.75 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 204
    $17,000≈ £13,614≈ €15,396HammerSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  26. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1981, watercolor on handmade paper
    Untitled, 1981
    Watercolor · Paper
    23 3/4 x 38 1/2 in. (60.3 x 97.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  27. 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 ↗
  28. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1970, ink and watercolor on Japan paper
    Untitled, 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    20 h x 26 w in (51 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 120
    $35,000≈ £26,580≈ €31,577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  29. Sam Gilliam, Untitled (from VOICES: An Artists' Book), 1991, Mixed-media painting on Buckeye Ltd. paper
    Untitled (from VOICES: An Artists' Book), 1991
    Mixed media · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 68
    $4,063≈ £2,918≈ €3,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  30. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, from VOICES: An Artists' Project, 1994, Mixed media painting, on Buckeye Ltd. paper
    Untitled, from VOICES: An Artists' Project, 1994
    Mixed media · Paper · ed. 82/100
    11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 138
    $3,528≈ £2,694≈ €2,985Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Sam Gilliam, A Series 4, 2015, pigment-based ink on handmade paper
    A Series 4, 2015
    Drawing · Paper
    46 x 28 in. (116.8 x 71.1 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 201
    $83,750≈ £65,261≈ €76,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, c. 1970, Watercolor on paper
    Untitled, c. 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 194
    $28,750≈ £22,112≈ €25,732Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  33. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1978, watercolor on paper
    Untitled, 1978
    Watercolor · Paper
    19 x 14 x 5 in. (48.3 x 35.6 x 12.7 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 92
    $15,000≈ £12,017≈ €13,633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View 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, Multiple 4, edition of 2, 1971, Watercolor on Japan paper
    Multiple 4, edition of 2, 1971
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 78
    $8,125≈ £6,375≈ €7,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  36. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1967, watercolor on handmade paper
    Untitled, 1967
    Watercolor · Paper
    23 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (59.7 x 46.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 229
    $93,750≈ £72,782≈ €83,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. 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 ↗
  38. Sam Gilliam, Glyph #1, 1975, mixed media on cast paper
    Glyph #1, 1975
    Mixed media · Paper
    20¾ dia in (53 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 285
    $3,000≈ £2,323≈ €2,633Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  39. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1982, Mixed-media on paper
    Untitled, 1982
    Mixed media · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 262
    $40,625≈ £31,671≈ €35,806Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  40. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1974, Watercolor on paper
    Untitled, 1974
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 261
    $62,500≈ £48,725≈ €55,085Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  41. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1970, Watercolor on paper
    Untitled, 1970
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 41
    $34,375≈ £26,383≈ €29,618Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  42. Sam Gilliam, Untitled, 1969, Watercolor on paper
    Untitled, 1969
    Watercolor · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 40
    $37,500≈ £28,782≈ €32,311Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  43. 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 ↗
  44. 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 ↗
  45. Sam Gilliam, Abstract, Watercolor and mixed media on paper.
    Abstract
    Watercolor · Paper
    18 in. x 23 in
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 989
    $400≈ £256≈ €350HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–800View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗
  46. Sam Gilliam, Cape, 1974, acrylic on paper
    Cape, 1974
    Acrylic · Paper
    20¾ h x 29¾ w in (53 x 76 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 179
    $1,375≈ £838≈ €1,067Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  47. Sam Gilliam, Lisa G, 1974, handmade and hand-dyed paper
    Lisa G, 1974
    handmade and hand-dyed paper · Paper
    37 h x 74 w in (94 x 188 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 344
    $20,000≈ £12,194≈ €15,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  48. Sam Gilliam, Shell White, 1988, acrylic and handmade paper collage in artist's frame
    Shell White, 1988
    Acrylic · Paper
    38 h x 45 w x 7 d in (97 x 114 x 18 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 289
    $8,125≈ £5,067≈ €6,019Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  49. Sam Gilliam, Abstract: Pinks, Watercolor and pastel
    Abstract: Pinks
    Watercolor
    23 1/2 in. x 18 in.
    Sloans & Kenyon · · Lot 369A
    $1,000≈ £557≈ €819HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Sloans & Kenyon ↗

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