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# Michel Seuphor (1901–1999)

## What is Michel Seuphor’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 195 auction results for Michel Seuphor at 28 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $638 including buyer’s premium (middle half $435–$829, n=13). The auction record is $9,797 for Silence habité (2023, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silence habité | Tapisserie Laine Tissée par les Ateliers Raymond Picaud à Aubusson d'après un carton de l'artiste | $9,797 | PIASA | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Portraits de Torrés Garcia (2), Foltyn Frantisek, Léonce Rosenberg, circa 1930 | Gelatin silver prints | $7,604 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Vernissage de l’exposition ‘Cercle et Carré’ à la Galerie 23, Paris 18 avril 1930, 1930 | Gelatin silver prints (vintage (2), printed later (1)) | $7,225 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 4 | Un chant de paix en Israël, 1974 | Encre sur quatre feuilles de papier | $6,855 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 5 | Calme et capricieux, 1972 | Encre et collage sur carton | $5,876 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 6 | Fantaisie estivale, 1977 | Encre et collage sur papier | $5,549 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 7 | HYMNE A DEUX SOLEILS, 1972 | Encre et collage sur papier | $5,222 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 8 | 30 échelons dans 1/3 de l'espace, 1975 | Encre sur papier rouge | $4,570 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 9 | Jonglerie, 1974 | Encre et collage sur papier | $4,243 | Artcurial | May 2011 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wire Sculpture in Snow, 1929 | Tirage argentique d’époque | $4,063 | Tajan | Nov 2013 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 63 | $1,795 |
| Photographs | 15 | $1,400 |
| Works on paper | 11 | $1,185 |
| Prints | 21 | $314 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,035 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $638 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 195 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michel Seuphor is a Belgian artist with 296 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $927. 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 Michel Seuphor is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,136; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Michel Seuphor work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Michel Seuphor work worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Seuphor work is $927.

The median Michel Seuphor work on paper sells for $1,633 across 83 lots.

The median Michel Seuphor print sells for $295 across 49 lots.

The median Michel Seuphor photograph sells for $1,218 across 18 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Michel Seuphor work on papers typically sell for $662–$1,945 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Michel Seuphor prints typically sell for $131–$594 (the middle half of 32 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 | 91 | $295†‡ | $1,347 | 53.8% | 2026-04-27 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,795 | $1,795 | — | 2011-05-30 |
| Works on Paper | 99 | $1,633†‡ | $6,855 | 83.8% | 2026-03-13 |
| Photography | 18 | $1,218† | $7,604 | — | 2022-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $6,446† | $9,797 | — | 2023-10-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Michel Seuphor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (91 lots) median $295 with 53.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,795, record $1,795. A typical Michel Seuphor painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $6,446.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $131–$594†‡ | $291†‡ | $1,347 |

† 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) | 6 | $203–$1,370†‡ | $277†‡ | $2,329† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $662–$1,945†‡ | $1,231†‡ | $6,062† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $748–$2,020† | $1,218† | $7,225 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2017 | $7,604 |
| Photography | 2017 | $7,225 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,855 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,062† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,795 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,347 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,347 |

† 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 Michel Seuphor worth?

Across 194 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michel Seuphor work is $927. The median Michel Seuphor work on paper sells for $1,633 across 83 lots. The median Michel Seuphor print sells for $295 across 49 lots. The median Michel Seuphor photograph sells for $1,218 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Michel Seuphor work on papers typically sell for $662–$1,945 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Michel Seuphor prints typically sell for $131–$594 (the middle half of 32 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 Michel Seuphor work on paper?

Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Seuphor work on paper is $1,633. 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 Michel Seuphor's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Seuphor work on paper is $6,855.

### What is the average price of a Michel Seuphor print?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Seuphor print is $295. 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 Michel Seuphor's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Seuphor print is $1,347.

### What is the average price of a Michel Seuphor photograph?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michel Seuphor photograph is $1,218. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michel Seuphor's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Michel Seuphor photograph is $7,604.

### What is the average price of a medium Michel Seuphor work on paper?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michel Seuphor work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,231, 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 Michel Seuphor print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Michel Seuphor print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $291, 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 Michel Seuphor's auction record?

Michel Seuphor's auction record is $9,797, set in 2023.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Michel Seuphor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michel-seuphor (updated 2026-11-02).

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.