Kurt Seligmann (1900–1962)
What is Kurt Seligmann’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 116 auction results for Kurt Seligmann at 21 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $55,625 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,057–$150,050, n=8). The auction record is $334,931 for The Alchemy of Painting (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Alchemy of Painting, 1955 | Oil paint | $334,931 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Nocturne, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $283,650 | Koller Auktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Sur les Barricades, 1929 | Oil paint | $177,800 | Phillips | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Iphigenia, 1946 | Painting | $140,800 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Le Beau Chapeau, 1929 | Oil on panel | $131,055 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | Iphigenia, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $110,000 | Wright | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Romantic Feud, 1947 | Oil paint | $106,250 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | Komposition (Aquarium) | Huile sur panneau | $87,209 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 9 | Devil and fool | Huile sur toile | $83,805 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | NOCTAMBULATION, 1942 | Signé et daté en bas à gauche | $71,749 | Artcurial | Nov 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $67,934 |
| Other | 9 | $5,739 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $2,287 |
| Prints | 28 | $1,225 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $5,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $1,512 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 116 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Kurt Seligmann is an American artist with 157 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,500. 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 Kurt Seligmann sold in 2026 for $140,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kurt Seligmann on OpeningBid →What is a Kurt Seligmann work worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Seligmann work is $2,500.
The median Kurt Seligmann print sells for $900 across 47 lots.
The median Kurt Seligmann work on paper sells for $2,350 across 39 lots.
The median Kurt Seligmann painting sells for $60,577 across 25 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kurt Seligmann prints typically sell for $301–$1,409 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kurt Seligmann work on papers typically sell for $1,593–$3,120 (the middle half of 25 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 | 59 | $900†‡ | $6,950 | 79.7% | 2026-10-22 |
| Paintings | 27 | $60,577†‡ | $334,931 | 92.6% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $2,350†‡ | $15,722 | 88.6% | 2025-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $140,800‡ | $334,931 | — | 2026-03-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kurt Seligmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (59 lots) median $900 with 79.7% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $60,577, record $334,931. A typical Kurt Seligmann painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $140,800.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $301–$1,409†‡ | $820†‡ | $3,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,625–$3,898†‡ | $2,795†‡ | $6,950 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $24,645–$133,491†‡ | $68,513†‡ | $334,931 |
† 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) | 14 | $1,798–$3,188†‡ | $2,319†‡ | $4,192 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $1,593–$3,120†‡ | $2,538†‡ | $15,722 |
† 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 | 2023 | $334,931 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $283,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $15,722 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $9,987 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $6,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $4,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kurt Seligmann worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Seligmann work is $2,500. The median Kurt Seligmann print sells for $900 across 47 lots. The median Kurt Seligmann work on paper sells for $2,350 across 39 lots. The median Kurt Seligmann painting sells for $60,577 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kurt Seligmann prints typically sell for $301–$1,409 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kurt Seligmann work on papers typically sell for $1,593–$3,120 (the middle half of 25 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 Kurt Seligmann print?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Seligmann print is $900. 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 Kurt Seligmann's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Seligmann print is $6,950.
What is the average price of a Kurt Seligmann work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Seligmann work on paper is $2,350. 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 Kurt Seligmann's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Seligmann work on paper is $15,722.
What is the average price of a Kurt Seligmann painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Seligmann painting is $60,577. 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 Kurt Seligmann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Seligmann painting is $334,931.
What is the average price of a small Kurt Seligmann print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kurt Seligmann print (small (under 50 cm)) is $820, 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 medium Kurt Seligmann work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kurt Seligmann work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,538, 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 Kurt Seligmann's auction record?
Kurt Seligmann's auction record is $334,931, set in 2023.
See the full Kurt Seligmann record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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