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# James E. Seward

James E. Seward is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by James E. Seward sold in 2017 for $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James E. Seward work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James E. Seward work is $400.

The median James E. Seward painting sells for $400 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $400‡ | $3,250 | 50% | 2017-03-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $3,250 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $400‡ |

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

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 James E. Seward worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James E. Seward work is $400. The median James E. Seward painting sells for $400 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is James E. Seward's auction record?

James E. Seward's auction record is $3,250, set in 2017.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “James E. Seward auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/james-e-seward (updated 2026-11-01).

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.
