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# Adolf Seel (1829–1907)

Adolf Seel is a German artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $7,525. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Adolf Seel sold in 2021 for $55,447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Adolf Seel work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Seel work is $7,525.

The median Adolf Seel painting sells for $7,525 across 12 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $7,525‡ | $372,500 | 54.5% | 2023-05-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,907–$2,179 | $2,043 | $6,537 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $372,500 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $77,034 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Adolf Seel worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Adolf Seel work is $7,525. The median Adolf Seel painting sells for $7,525 across 12 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Adolf Seel painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Adolf Seel painting is $7,525. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Adolf Seel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Adolf Seel painting is $372,500.

### What is Adolf Seel's auction record?

Adolf Seel's auction record is $372,500, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Adolf Seel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/adolf-seel (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.