Sam McMillan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Sam McMillan Art Value Price Guide

May. 26, 2024
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan, (American, 1926-2018), If We All Hold Hands We Can't Fight, Folk Art
Est: $800 - $1,200
Sam McMillan, "Sam The Dot Man," (American, 1926-2018), If We All Hold Hands We Can't Fight, Folk Art Painting On Board. Signed "Sam 2/11/007." Sam McMillan was born in North Carolina, and brought up in the Great Depression. He is known for his use of Polka Dots to enliven his colorful and striking compositions. This piece showcases one of his most iconic and compelling designs: "If We All Hold Hands, We Can't Fight." As framed 20.0W x 18.25H x 0.75D in. Sight 17.5W x 15.75H in. All Measurements are Approximate.
Clark's Auction Company
Feb. 23, 2024
SAM 'THE DOT MAN' MCMILLAN FOLK ART CANDLESTICKS
Est: $100 - $150
Sam 'The Dot Man' McMillan (American 1926-2018), untitled - candlesticks, undated, painted wood, pair of Southern Folk Art pillar candlesticks, having turned bodies and polychrome decoration with painted cows and dots, each signed 'SAM'. Approximate Dimensions: h. 6.75", dia. 4.5".
Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
Jan. 28, 2024
Sam "Dot Man" McMillan Folk Art Trash Can
Est: $200 - $250
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (North Carolina, 1926-2018) outsider art painted metal trash can. The lid features a landscape with cow and airplane; base features cityscape with hot air balloon and flags. Signed "Sam" to front, near receptacle flap opening, and to rear base, on church step. 31" H x 14" Diameter. Note: includes removable metal liner.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Nov. 16, 2023
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan, with Cane
Est: $100 - $300
(American/North Carolina, 1926-2018) Painted Chair, If We All Hold Hands We Can't Fight, signed top center, paint on wood chair, 30-1/4 x 16 x 13-1/2 in.; Snake Cane, unsigned, paint on wood, 35-3/4 x 1-7/8 in. Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 07, 2023
Sam "Dot Man" McMillan Folk Art Trash Can
Est: $300 - $350
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (North Carolina, 1926-2018) outsider art painted metal trash can. The lid features a landscape with cow and airplane; base features cityscape with hot air balloon and flags. Signed "Sam" to front, near receptacle flap opening, and to rear base, on church step. 31" H x 14" Diameter. Note: includes removable metal liner.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 09, 2023
Sam McMillan (American, b. 1926) If We All Hold Hands We Can't Fight
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Sam McMillan (American, b. 1926) If We All Hold Hands We Can't Fight mixed media signed SAM and titled Height: 28 3/4 inches. This lot is located in Chicago.
Hindman
Mar. 09, 2023
Sam McMillan (American, b. 1926) Untitled (Figures with Cows)
Est: $500 - $700
Sam McMillan (American, b. 1926) Untitled (Figures with Cows) paint on board with Artist's frame signed SAM (lower right) 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 inches.
Hindman
Jan. 06, 2023
Sam McMillan "Sam The Dot Man" Painting
Est: $800 - $1,200
paint on artist found framed board. Frame painted by the artist. Signed lower right.
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
SAM MCMILLIAN "SAM THE DOT MAN" FOLK ART PAINTING
Est: $200 - $400
1926 - 2018 African American folk art painter from Winston Salem. 14"
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
SAM "THE DOT MAN" MCMILLAN (1926 - 2018)
Est: $200 - $400
African American artist from Winston Salem, NC. paint on artist board framed. Signed lower right.
Ledbetter Auctions
Dec. 16, 2022
SAM "THE DOT MAN" MCMILLAN (1926 - 2018) BENNY CARTER PAINTING
Est: $200 - $400
Benny and Sam were very good friends. They fished together and went to folk art shows together. Sam was a very prolific painter producing 1000s of dotted items and 100s of wall hanging paintings. This is a painting that Sam painted of Benny Carter. 14" signed lower right.
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Sam The Dot Man Painted Hat
Est: $100 - $500
paint on hat, some loss throughout. size medium
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Sam The Dot Man Painted Cowboy Boots
Est: $100 - $500
heavy paint, pair of boots. Nice paintings on each boot- size 6 1/2
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Sam The Dot Man Painted Bracelet
Est: $100 - $500
paint on plastic bracelet, signed inside cuff - 3" Diameter
Ledbetter Auctions
Aug. 27, 2022
Sam The Dot Man Painted Vintage Converse Shoes
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
very rare, American Icon shoes painted by Sam. Original Converse I love New York. Heavy paint. Wear to shoes.
Ledbetter Auctions
Jul. 29, 2022
SAM THE DOT MAN FOLK ART PAINTED STOOL
Est: $100 - $10,000
folk art painted stool by Sam… painting of cow on seat. 29" tall.
Ledbetter Auctions
Jul. 09, 2022
SAM THE DOT MAN WALKING STICK
Est: $100 - $10,000
a folk art cane that has been painted by Sam The Dot Man. 39" tall
Ledbetter Auctions
Jul. 09, 2022
SAM THE DOT MAN WALKING STICK
Est: $100 - $10,000
a mexican cane taken by Sam the Dot Man and painted. 37" tall
Ledbetter Auctions
Jun. 18, 2022
SAM THE DOT MAN PAINTING
Est: $100 - $1,000
painting of the statue of liberty by Sam the Dot Man. Signed lower right. 13.5" x 15.5"
Ledbetter Auctions
May. 14, 2022
SAM THE DOT MAN MINIATURE HOUSE
Est: $200 - $400
a fully decorated and over painted miniature house by Sam The Dot Man. Signed all over. 16.5" x 9" x 11h
Ledbetter Auctions
Apr. 16, 2022
SAM THE DOT MAN SIGNED PICTURE and FRAME
Est: $100 - $1,000
signed picture of Sam and postcard. FRAME painted by Sam. picture frame is 8.5" x 10"
Ledbetter Auctions
Apr. 16, 2022
SAM THE DOT MAN WOOD CUT OUT
Est: $100 - $1,000
paint on cut out wood. height 19", width 9.5"
Ledbetter Auctions
Feb. 25, 2022
SAM THE DOT MAN PAINTING
Est: $200 - $400
Framed painting of Statue of Liberty; 14.5" tall x 12" wide; image size is 7.5" x 5"
Ledbetter Auctions
Nov. 23, 2020
Two Outsider Art Walking Sticks
Est: $200 - $300
Two Outsider Art Walking Sticks. One painted by Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, 1926-2018), the other wood with copper and pennies, signed Helen 1993. Lengths: 36'' (91 cm.) and 47'' (119 cm). Property from the Collection of Norman Girardot and Diane LaBelle.
Material Culture
Nov. 23, 2020
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, 1926-2018)
Est: $200 - $400
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, 1926-2018) Four items, including: a painted vase, bottle, pie tin and hat. Sizes ranging from: 4.5'' x 10.5'' x 12'' (11 x 27 x 30 cm) to 13'' x 3'' x 3'' (33 x 8 x 8 cm). Property from the Collection of Norman Girardot and Diane LaBelle.
Material Culture
Nov. 23, 2020
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, 1926-2018)
Est: $300 - $500
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, 1926-2018) "Big Apple," oil on board, signed. Framed. Size: 24'' x 12'', 61 x 30 cm (board); 26.5'' x 14.5'', 67 x 37 cm (frame). Property from the Collection of Norman Girardot and Diane LaBelle.
Material Culture
Aug. 27, 2020
Folk Art Paint Decorated Table, Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan
Est: $25 - $25,000
Folk Art Paint Decorated Table, Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan wooden low table having lyre supports and spindle stretcher, has an oval top painted with fish in a pond surrounded by animals and the fisherman, base is decorated with paint and dots in bright primary colors. 19.5 x 25.5 x 15 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Aug. 27, 2020
Folk Art Painted Chair, Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan
Est: $25 - $25,000
Folk Art Painted Chair, Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan two splat wooden youth chair painted in its entirety with colorful dots, birds, and animals, signed "Sam" right seat corner. 29 x 15 x 15 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
May. 21, 2020
Sam McMillan, "Sam, the Dot Man" (NC, 1926-2018), Painted Side Table
Est: $25 - $25,000
Sam McMillan, "Sam, the Dot Man" (NC, 1926-2018), Painted Side Table working in Forsyth County, a paint decorated low table signed "SAM" to the top and "Cowasocky" to the side, table with single drawer and 6 wine bottle slots, floral, butterfly and lady bug design. 19.5 x 22.5 x 12.5 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Jan. 25, 2020
Sam the dot man McMillan Painted Cobbler's Bench
Est: $300 - $600
39.5"l x 16"w x 18"h Painted Cobbler's bench by Sam the dot man. This bench was painted and personalized by Sam for Georgine the founder of Kentuck Arts Festival. Excellent condition. PLEASE READ & UNDERSTAND THE PAYMENT & SHIPPING TERMS FOR THIS AUCTION PRIOR TO PLACING BIDS. ALL BIDDERS ARE BOUND TO THE TERMS OF THIS AUCTION
Rockabilly Auction Company
Dec. 19, 2019
NC Folk Art, Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan, Bird House
Est: $25 - $25,000
NC Folk Art, Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan, Bird House a wood cut-out decorated with Sam's signature dots painted in the costume he usually wore to Folk Art exhibitions, the outstretched hands designed to hold a tray of seed, the three apertures as entryways. 36 x 11.5 in. Collection of John Davis, Durham, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Dec. 19, 2019
NC Folk Art Paintings, Sam McMillan ("Sam the Dot Man") Two Works
Est: $25 - $25,000
NC Folk Art Paintings, Sam McMillan ("Sam the Dot Man") Two Works acrylic on fabric, a cow and a horse, each signed and housed in a dot decorated wooden frame. Rectangular 9 x 11 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Oct. 29, 2018
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan Painted Furniture (3)
Est: $200 - $300
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, b. 1926) Painted Furniture (3): 1) Painted Dresser with Mirror. Size: 67'' x 42'' x 19'' (170 x 107 x 48 cm); Child's Rocking Chair. Size: 23'' x 15'' x 21'' (58 x 38 x 53 cm); Stool. Size: 15'' x 12'' x 12'' (38 x 30 x 30 cm).
Material Culture
Oct. 06, 2018
Sam McMillian, "Sam the Dot Man" Miniature Chest
Est: $300 - $350
Samuel McMillian (NC, 1926-1013) Southern folk art painted two door miniature chest. The top with figures holding hands with the phrase "If we all hold hands, we can't fighs(sic)" and the front with a blond female figure with flowers and butterflies above her head, the side panels with painted giraffes. Unsigned but indicative of McMillan's work. 15 3/4" H x 11 7/8" W x 6" D. 20th century. Biography: Sam earned his name "The Dot Man" because everything he paints (from birdhouses to beds!) gets the royal treatment with his trademark polka dots. Using bright primary colors, Sam often paints black and white families holding hands with the phrase "If we all hold hands, we can't fight." Born in 1926 in Robeson County, North Carolina, he has made his home in Winston-Salem for many years. He has made and repaired furniture, worked in the tobacco warehouses, and been a handyman. From his own workshop, Sam would find furniture and then paint it with bright colors and scenes from everyday life like riding bikes, flying kites, or going on a bus trip. His artwork has been included in numerous group exhibitions, including the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture (affiliated with The Smithsonian Institute). His artwork is in many private collections and is also featured at The House of Blues (Courtesy Jeanine Taylor Folk Art). (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Apr. 25, 2018
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (b. 1926), Two works: painted stool and New York view
Est: $300 - $500
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (b. 1926) Two works: painted stool and New York view Signed, "Sam," painted wood. H: 17 3/4 in. and 24 in. x 14 in. PROVENANCE: The Collection of the late Gloria G. Einbender. Purchased directly from the artist.
Freeman's | Hindman
Apr. 22, 2018
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan Painted Furniture (3)
Est: $300 - $500
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, b. 1926) Painted Furniture (3): 1) Painted Dresser with Mirror. Size: 67'' x 42'' x 19'' (170 x 107 x 48 cm); Child's Rocking Chair. Size: 23'' x 15'' x 21'' (58 x 38 x 53 cm); Stool. Size: 15'' x 12'' x 12'' (38 x 30 x 30 cm).
Material Culture
Apr. 22, 2018
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (b. 1926) 3 Framed Paintings
Est: $200 - $400
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, b. 1926) 3 Framed Paintings. Ranging in size from: 8'' x 10'', 20 x 25 cm (board); 10.25'' x 12.25'', 26 x 31 cm (frame) to 23.5'' x 35.5'', 60 x 90 cm (sight); 28.75'' x 40.75'', 73 x 104 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Dec. 17, 2017
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, b. 1926) Two Original Paintings
Est: $200 - $400
Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan (American, b. 1926) Two Original Paintings, each signed. Ranging in size from: 15.5'' x 11.5'' (39 x 29 cm) to 23.5'' x 17.5'', 60 x 44 cm (sight); 28'' x 22'', 71 x 56 cm (frame).
Material Culture
Apr. 30, 2017
Sam The Dot Man McMillan. Big Apple Cane.
Est: $100 - $200
Sam The Dot Man McMillan. Big Apple Cane.Paint on carved stick. 34h. Excellent condition. Est. : $100-200. Ship: $55
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Apr. 30, 2017
Sam The Dot Man McMillan Box Lot.
Est: $300 - $500
Sam The Dot Man McMillan Box Lot.Signed. Paint on metal tub, suitcase, tie, sticks. Great condition. Tub is 24 w x 13h. Provenance: The Dr. Gladys Fry Estate. Est. $300-500. Ship: $75
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Apr. 30, 2017
Sam The Dot Man McMillan The Big Apple.
Est: $200 - $400
Sam The Dot Man McMillan The Big Apple.Signed and titled. Paint over earlier work by Ivon Hitchens (painted and titled edge of the wood, 1959). Great condition. 16 w x 38h. Provenance: The Dr. Gladys Fry Estate. Est. $200-400. Ship: $65
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Apr. 30, 2017
Sam The Dot Man McMillan Self-Portrait.
Est: $200 - $300
Sam The Dot Man McMillan Self-Portrait.Signed. Carved and painted tree stump. Excellent condition. 26h x 10d. Est. $200-300. Ship: $65
Slotin Folk Art Auction
Aug. 07, 2014
Sam McMillan Cupboard
Est: $600 - $900
American - N.C., born 1926. Also known as "Sam the Dot Man." With five shelves. Painted inside and out. Exterior with folky landscape, U.S. flag and N.C. flag. Showing dates of the Halifax Resolves and the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Signed upper right, "Sam." 67" x 46" x 13". From the collection of Howard and Anne Smith of Mayodan, North Carolina.
Farmer Auctions
Aug. 07, 2014
Sam McMillan Two-Drawer Cabinet
Est: $150 - $250
American - N.C., born 1926. Also known as "Sam the Dot Man." Top painted with dog in boots with umbrella, squirrel in bare tree, and multi colored leaves. Front with polychrome spotted design. Trees on either end. Signed, "Sam" in red paint. 23" x 24" x 15". Along with photo of artist with the piece. From the collection of Howard and Anne Smith of Mayodan, North Carolina.
Farmer Auctions
Nov. 22, 2009
Folk Art Tray by Sam McMillan
Est: $150 - $250
Folk Art Tray by Sam McMillan Late 20th Century. "Sam the Dot Man" McMillan lives and works in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His colorful creations have been exhibited at the Smithsonian. This "tray of fish" is signed "Sam" and is accompanied by an autographed Smithsonian postcard picturing Sam with some of his works. Good condition. 14" x 18".
Farmer Auctions