Sam Gilliam’s “Untitled” heads to auction on October 7, 2026, with traders focused on whether the hammer price clears key thresholds amid steady secondary-market interest in the late artist’s abstract canvases and works on paper. Recent 2025–2026 sales at houses including Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Swann have produced mixed results relative to estimates, with some mid-period pieces exceeding expectations while smaller or later works traded closer to or below presale ranges. Gilliam’s draped and color-field innovations continue to draw institutional and private buyers, though overall market momentum has moderated since the post-2022 surge. The October sale outcome will hinge on the specific lot’s provenance, condition, and competition from concurrent contemporary auctions.