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# Charles Seliger (1926–2009)

## What is Charles Seliger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Charles Seliger at 6 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,202 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,658–$2,291, n=8). The auction record is $4,750 for Mountains (2024, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountains, 1969 | Oil on acrylic on board | $4,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Tempest, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2025 |
| 3 | Transfiguration, 1983 | Acrylic on Masonite | $2,413 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Oriflamme II, 1960 | Oil on canvas | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2025 |
| 5 | Botanical, 1967 | Acrylic on masonite | $2,244 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 6 | Natural History: Form within Rock, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $2,159 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2026 |
| 7 | Mysterium | Oil on canvas Unframed | $1,669 | Chiswick Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (oil and acrylic on canvas), 2009 | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $1,625 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Fossil Series, Earth Impression, Earthen Glow, and Earth Medallion, 1991-2006 | Acrylic paintings on canvas and canvasboard | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |
| 10 | Three acrylic paintings: The Letter V That is Occasionally Left Out of Francis V. O'Connor's Name, Cryptic Images, and Winter, 1996-2008 | Acrylic on canvasboard | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $1,914 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,669 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Seliger is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,375. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Charles Seliger sold in 2026 for $1,669, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Charles Seliger works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Charles Seliger work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Seliger work is $1,375.

The median Charles Seliger painting sells for $2,159 across 11 lots.

The median Charles Seliger work on paper sells for $937 across 3 lots.

The median Charles Seliger print sells for $160 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $160 | $160 | — | 2022-01-27 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,159 | $4,750 | — | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $937 | $1,134 | 42.9% | 2023-06-13 |

Charles Seliger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $160. Paintings (11 lots) median $2,159, record $4,750. A typical Charles Seliger painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,159–$2,413 | $2,244 | $4,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $937 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $160 |

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 Charles Seliger worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Seliger work is $1,375. The median Charles Seliger painting sells for $2,159 across 11 lots. The median Charles Seliger work on paper sells for $937 across 3 lots. The median Charles Seliger print sells for $160 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Charles Seliger painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Seliger painting is $2,159.

### What is Charles Seliger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Seliger painting is $4,750.

### What is Charles Seliger's auction record?

Charles Seliger's auction record is $4,750, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.