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# Alexandre Séon (1855–1917)

## What is Alexandre Séon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Alexandre Séon at 4 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,409 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,843–$7,450, n=9). The auction record is $40,705 for Portrait de Charles Dumas dans un paysage symboliste (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait de Charles Dumas dans un paysage symboliste, 1901 | Crayon noir, esquisse de sanguine, et rehauts de crayons de couleurs sur papier beige | $40,705 | Ader | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Jésus crucifié, 1905 | Sanguine et sanguine brûlée | $7,720 | Ader | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Etude pour le Printemps, 1885 | Huile sur toile marouflée sur carton | $7,450 | Artcurial | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | Extase dans la Prière, 1920 | Sanguine et craie blanche sur papier bleu | $5,512 | Artcurial | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Etude de jeune femme nue, 2025 | Fusain et estompe | $4,409 | Artcurial | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Etude de femme de profil, 2025 | Crayon noir et estompe | $4,252 | Artcurial | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Portrait de femme de profil | Black chalk heightened with white on paper | $3,843 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Etude de tête de femme | Chalk | $3,831 | Artcurial | Sep 2017 |
| 9 | Extase dans la prière | Sanguine et craie blanche sur papier céladon | $2,122 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 10 | Etude d’homme assis, 2025 | Crayon noir sur papier bleu | $1,575 | Artcurial | Feb 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $4,409 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $3,843 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,843 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexandre Séon is a French artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,843. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alexandre Séon sold in 2026 for $3,843, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexandre Séon work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre Séon work is $3,843.

The median Alexandre Séon work on paper sells for $4,047 across 10 lots.

The median Alexandre Séon painting sells for $4,077 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $4,077† | $7,450 | — | 2025-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $4,047 | $40,705 | — | 2026-03-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,712–$4,150 | $2,983 | $5,512 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $40,705 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7,720 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,450 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $705† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Alexandre Séon worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexandre Séon work is $3,843. The median Alexandre Séon work on paper sells for $4,047 across 10 lots. The median Alexandre Séon painting sells for $4,077 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alexandre Séon's auction record?

Alexandre Séon's auction record is $40,705, set in 2025.

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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, “Alexandre Séon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alexandre-seon (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.