David Seidner (1957–1999)
What is David Seidner’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for David Seidner at 11 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $921 including buyer’s premium (middle half $446–$1,111, n=6). The auction record is $18,857 for YSL, Anh Duong (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YSL, Anh Duong, 1957 | Tirage C-print, monté sur support cartonné | $18,857 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | YSL Black Dress/White Card, 1957 | Tirage C-print, monté sur support cartonné | $9,428 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | YSL, 1957 | Tirage C-print, monté sur support cartonné | $7,661 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | The Empress, circa 1999 | Cibachrome print | $6,910 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 5 | Robert Mapplethorpe, 1978 | Ink | $6,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | Untitled Nude B7, 1994 | Silver print | $4,524 | Sotheby's | Jan 2018 |
| 7 | "Jean Patou", Cynthia Anthonio, 1957 | Tirage C-print, monté sur support cartonné | $3,771 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | louise neri | — | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | "Azzedine Alaïa", Francine Howell, 1986, 1957 | Tirage C-print, monté sur support cartonné | $3,536 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | Bernadette Jurowski (The Empress), 1994 | Silver dye-bleach print, flush-mounted on board | $3,500 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 23 | $1,143 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,536 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,071 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
David Seidner is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,551. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by David Seidner sold in 2025 for $2,746, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Seidner on OpeningBid →What is a David Seidner work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Seidner work is $1,551.
The median David Seidner photograph sells for $1,546 across 30 lots.
The median David Seidner print sells for $3,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,705 | $6,910 | — | 2018-06-06 |
| Photography | 34 | $1,546† | $18,857 | 88.2% | 2025-07-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $943–$1,608† | $1,134† | $6,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,249–$5,716† | $3,500† | $18,857 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $18,857 |
| Photography | 2023 | $9,428 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $6,910 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a David Seidner worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Seidner work is $1,551. The median David Seidner photograph sells for $1,546 across 30 lots. The median David Seidner print sells for $3,705 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a David Seidner photograph?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Seidner photograph is $1,546. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Seidner's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Seidner photograph is $18,857.
What is the average price of a small David Seidner photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Seidner photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,134, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium David Seidner photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Seidner photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is David Seidner's auction record?
David Seidner's auction record is $18,857, set in 2023.
See the full David Seidner record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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