Edward Seago (1910–1974)
What is Edward Seago’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 435 auction results for Edward Seago at 29 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,574 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,464–$28,775, n=51). The auction record is $232,095 for Household Cavalry in the Mall (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Household Cavalry in the Mall, 1910 | — | $232,095 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 2 | Street Scene, Hong Kong, 1910 | Oil paint | $150,000 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 3 | The Torn Sail, Hong Kong | — | $136,487 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | The Whaling Station, Leith Harbour, South Georgia, 1910 | Oil paint | $132,626 | Christie's | Jul 2018 |
| 5 | The Butt and Oyster, Pin Mill, Suffolk | Oil on board | $101,168 | Christie's | Mar 2006 |
| 6 | Edward Seago, R.W.S., R.B.A. (1910-1974), 1962 | Oil on board | $98,879 | Christie's | Dec 2012 |
| 7 | Morning Sunlight, Honfleur | Oil on canvas | $97,741 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| 8 | The Champs Elysée looking towards the Arc de Triomphe, 1910 | Oil paint | $94,262 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | August Evening, Norfolk Coast | Oil on canvas | $93,239 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | Blythburgh, Suffolk | Oil on canvas | $85,524 | Christie's | Nov 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 171 | $22,962 |
| Other | 65 | $16,057 |
| Works on paper | 49 | $7,558 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 154 | $22,795 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $8,866 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 435 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Seago is a British artist with 440 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $14,940. 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 Seago sold in 2026 for $16,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Edward Seago on OpeningBid →What is a Edward Seago work worth?
Across 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Seago work is $14,940.
The median Edward Seago painting sells for $18,849 across 233 lots.
The median Edward Seago work on paper sells for $4,197 across 111 lots.
The median Edward Seago print sells for $151 across 8 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Seago paintings typically sell for $13,723–$38,286 (the middle half of 153 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Edward Seago work on papers typically sell for $1,278–$7,031 (the middle half of 79 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 | 12 | $151† | $444 | 66.7% | 2026-05-10 |
| Paintings | 261 | $18,849†‡ | $150,000 | 89.3% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 119 | $4,197†‡ | $32,322 | 93.3% | 2026-06-24 |
| Photography | 1 | $273† | $273† | — | 2014-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $76,969 | $232,095 | — | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward Seago's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $151 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (261 lots) median $18,849, record $150,000. A typical Edward Seago painting sells for around 125× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $76,969.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $82–$176† | $151† | $200† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $6,492–$19,648†‡ | $12,339†‡ | $69,818 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 153 | $13,723–$38,286†‡ | $22,631†‡ | $150,000 |
† 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) | 79 | $1,278–$7,031†‡ | $3,808†‡ | $19,297 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $4,364–$14,207†‡ | $8,632†‡ | $32,322 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2006 | $150,000 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $132,626 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $32,322 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $23,734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $444 |
| Photography | 2014 | $273† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $200† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Edward Seago worth?
Across 364 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Seago work is $14,940. The median Edward Seago painting sells for $18,849 across 233 lots. The median Edward Seago work on paper sells for $4,197 across 111 lots. The median Edward Seago print sells for $151 across 8 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Edward Seago paintings typically sell for $13,723–$38,286 (the middle half of 153 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edward Seago work on papers typically sell for $1,278–$7,031 (the middle half of 79 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 Seago painting?
Based on 233 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Seago painting is $18,849. 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 Seago's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Seago painting is $150,000.
What is the average price of a Edward Seago work on paper?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Seago work on paper is $4,197. 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 Seago's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Seago work on paper is $32,322.
What is the average price of a Edward Seago print?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Seago print is $151. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Edward Seago's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Seago print is $444.
What is the average price of a medium Edward Seago painting?
Based on 153 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Seago painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $22,631, 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 Seago work on paper?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Seago work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,808, 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 Seago's auction record?
Edward Seago's auction record is $232,095, set in 2018.
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