What is a Sam Maloof work worth?
1916–2009 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 175 priced auction sales, works by Sam Maloof have sold for a median of $11,340Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $5,704Sign up free to see and $22,950Sign up free to see. In the last five years the median was $11,771Sign up free to see across 86 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Sam Maloof prices by medium
- Auction results
- 190
- Sold rate
- 93%
- Active at auction
- 2007–2026
- Median price
- $11.3kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $144kSign up free to see Dining table and 8 chairs, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Oct 2007
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1.6k–$27.6kSign up free to see | $12.5kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (124), Bonhams (35), Rago Auctions (12)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 19 | $3.8k–$12.5kSign up free to see | $6.4kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 74 | $6.3k–$23.9kSign up free to see | $13.3kSign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 15 | $4.9k–$21kSign up free to see | $11.3kSign up free to see |
Recent Sam Maloof sales
- Occasional table, walnut — $6,400Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Coffee table, walnut — $2,816Sign up free to see, Wright, Aug 13, 2026
- Occasional table, curly maple, ebony — $8,320Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Menorah/candelabra, walnut, brass — $10,240Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Coffee table, walnut, ebony, wood inlay — $16,640Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Adjustable music stand, walnut, rosewood — $10,880Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Rocking chair, fiddleback maple, ebony — $28,160Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
- Custom dining table, walnut — $5,760Sign up free to see, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Jul 15, 2026
Questions about Sam Maloof prices
What is a Sam Maloof work worth?
Based on 175 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Sam Maloof have sold for a median of $11,340, and half of them sold between $5,704 and $22,950. Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Sam Maloof sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $144,000 for “Dining table and 8 chairs” at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in October 2007.
How often do Sam Maloof works sell at auction?
93% of the 190 lots recorded between 2007 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Sam Maloof work?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
Of the 190 lots by Sam Maloof recorded at auction between 2007 and 2026, 177 found a buyer (93%).
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