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# Georges Seurat (1859–1891)

## What is Georges Seurat’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 100 auction results for Georges Seurat at 15 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $609,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $84,557–$741,085, n=7). The auction record is $149,240,000 for Les Poseuses, Ensemble (Petite version) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Poseuses, Ensemble (Petite version), 1888 | Oil paint | $149,240,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | La rade de Grandcamp (Le port de Grandcamp), 1859 | Oil paint | $34,062,500 | Christie's | May 2018 |
| 3 | Paysage et personnages (La jupe rose), 1884 | Oil paint | $13,184,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | AU DIVAN JAPONAIS | Crayon Conté et gouache sur papier | $6,302,346 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 5 | Clowns et poney, 1883-84 | Crayon | $4,874,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 6 | La voile blanche, 1890 | Paper | $4,590,000 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Le Saint-Cyrien, 1884 | Oil paint | $4,350,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 8 | Paysage, homme assis (Etude pour Un dimanche après-midi à l'Ile de la Grande Jatte), 1884 | Painting | $4,140,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 9 | La Promenade, 1882 | Drawing | $3,330,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Dame au bouquet, de dos, 1882 | Crayon conté on laid paper | $3,251,016 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $872,469 |
| Works on paper | 47 | $266,344 |
| Other | 12 | $14,879 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $403,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $91,350 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 100 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georges Seurat is a French artist with 117 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $309,076. 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 Georges Seurat sold in 2026 for $609,702, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Georges Seurat works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Georges Seurat work worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Seurat work is $309,076.

The median Georges Seurat work on paper sells for $124,750 across 54 lots.

The median Georges Seurat painting sells for $853,665 across 24 lots.

The median Georges Seurat print sells for $36 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Georges Seurat work on papers typically sell for $25,258–$609,651 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Georges Seurat paintings typically sell for $408,650–$1,493,875 (the middle half of 22 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 | 6 | $36†‡ | $45,000 | 83.3% | 2026-04-19 |
| Paintings | 27 | $853,665 | $149M | 88.9% | 2024-10-10 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $124,750‡ | $4.9M | 91.5% | 2026-06-25 |
| Photography | 1 | $155 | $155 | — | 2021-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 64 | $606,050 | $149M | — | 2026-05-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Georges Seurat's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $36 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $853,665, record $149,240,000. A typical Georges Seurat painting sells for around 23,713× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 64 lots) the median is $606,050.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $408,650–$1.5M | $615,495 | $4.1M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $25,258–$609,651‡ | $194,500‡ | $4.9M |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $149M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $34.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $4.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4.6M |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $45,000 |
| Photography | 2021 | $155 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $100† |

† 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 Georges Seurat worth?

Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges Seurat work is $309,076. The median Georges Seurat work on paper sells for $124,750 across 54 lots. The median Georges Seurat painting sells for $853,665 across 24 lots. The median Georges Seurat print sells for $36 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georges Seurat work on papers typically sell for $25,258–$609,651 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Georges Seurat paintings typically sell for $408,650–$1,493,875 (the middle half of 22 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 Georges Seurat work on paper?

Based on 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Seurat work on paper is $124,750. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Georges Seurat's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Seurat work on paper is $4,874,000.

### What is the average price of a Georges Seurat painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges Seurat painting is $853,665.

### What is Georges Seurat's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges Seurat painting is $149,240,000.

### What is the average price of a small Georges Seurat work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Seurat work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $194,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Georges Seurat painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges Seurat painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $615,495, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Georges Seurat's auction record?

Georges Seurat's auction record is $149,240,000, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.