Edward Brian Seago (1910–1974)
What is Edward Brian Seago’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 301 auction results for Edward Brian Seago at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,692 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,742–$24,673, n=9). The auction record is $181,271 for The Hong Kong Waterfront (2013, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hong Kong Waterfront, 1910 | — | $181,271 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Westminster from Mayfair, 1910 | Oil paint | $178,703 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 3 | Morning sunlight, Honfleur, 1910 | Oil paint | $161,586 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Cottages by the marsh, Norfolk, 1910 | Oil paint | $132,186 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 5 | Les Champs Elyses, Paris, 1952 | Oil paint | $124,141 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 6 | Summer on the Norfolk Broads, 1910 | Oil paint | $112,372 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 7 | Chestnut Trees, Champs Elysées, 1952 | Oil paint | $108,545 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 8 | Cottages by the Orwell, Pinmill, 1910 | — | $92,213 | Christie's | Jul 2015 |
| 9 | Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice, 1910 | Oil paint | $82,310 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | Thames barges assembled at Pin Mill, 1910 | Painting | $81,250 | Bonhams | May 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 196 | $24,427 |
| Other | 35 | $14,194 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $6,434 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 144 | $31,160 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 104 | $13,375 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 301 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Brian Seago is a British (modern) artist with 329 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $18,690. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Edward Brian Seago sold in 2025 for $36,594, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Brian Seago on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Brian Seago work worth?
Across 296 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Brian Seago work is $18,690.
The median Edward Brian Seago painting sells for $21,544 across 240 lots.
The median Edward Brian Seago work on paper sells for $7,742 across 49 lots.
The median Edward Brian Seago print sells for $123 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Brian Seago paintings typically sell for $18,000–$53,536 (the middle half of 139 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Brian Seago paintings typically sell for $8,335–$23,314 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $123‡ | $123‡ | — | 2024-10-20 |
| Paintings | 267 | $21,544†‡ | $178,703 | 89.9% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 56 | $7,742‡ | $54,936 | 87.5% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $92,212 | $181,271 | — | 2021-09-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward Brian Seago's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $123. Paintings (267 lots) median $21,544, record $178,703. A typical Edward Brian Seago painting sells for around 175× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $92,212.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $8,335–$23,314†‡ | $14,935†‡ | $60,545‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 139 | $18,000–$53,536†‡ | $31,500†‡ | $178,703 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $2,880–$10,217‡ | $6,157‡ | $14,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $6,914–$19,260‡ | $13,446‡ | $54,936 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $178,703 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $161,586 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $54,936 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $53,315 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $123‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Brian Seago worth?
Across 296 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Brian Seago work is $18,690. The median Edward Brian Seago painting sells for $21,544 across 240 lots. The median Edward Brian Seago work on paper sells for $7,742 across 49 lots. The median Edward Brian Seago print sells for $123 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Brian Seago paintings typically sell for $18,000–$53,536 (the middle half of 139 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edward Brian Seago paintings typically sell for $8,335–$23,314 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Edward Brian Seago painting?
Based on 240 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Brian Seago painting is $21,544. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Edward Brian Seago's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Brian Seago painting is $178,703.
What is the average price of a Edward Brian Seago work on paper?
Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Brian Seago work on paper is $7,742. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edward Brian Seago's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Brian Seago work on paper is $54,936.
What is the average price of a medium Edward Brian Seago painting?
Based on 139 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Brian Seago painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $31,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Edward Brian Seago painting?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Brian Seago painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,935, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Edward Brian Seago's auction record?
Edward Brian Seago's auction record is $181,271, set in 2013.
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