Norman Seeff (b. 1939)
What is Norman Seeff’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 7 auction results for Norman Seeff at 4 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $549 including buyer’s premium (middle half $211–$1,031, n=6). The auction record is $3,556 for Portrait of Sleepy John Estes, Memphis (2025, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Sleepy John Estes, Memphis, 1975 | Silver print | $3,556 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Hejira | Pencil lower margin recto | $1,097 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Frank Zappa, 1976 | Vintage gelatin silver print | $832 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Furry Lewis, 1974 | Gelatin silver print | $266 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | Kiss, 1974 | Gelatin silver print | $192 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Johnny Mathis, 1976 | Vintage gelatin silver print | $128 | Rago Arts | Jun 2026 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Norman Seeff is a South African/American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $549.
A work by Norman Seeff sold in 2026 for $832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Seeff work is $549.
The median Norman Seeff photograph sells for $266 across 6 lots.
The median Norman Seeff print sells for $1,097 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,097 | $1,097 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Photography | 7 | $266 | $3,556 | 85.7% | 2026-06-26 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $3,556 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,097 |
| Photography | 2026 | $832 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Norman Seeff worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Seeff work is $549. The median Norman Seeff photograph sells for $266 across 6 lots. The median Norman Seeff print sells for $1,097 across 1 lots.
What is Norman Seeff's auction record?
Norman Seeff's auction record is $3,556, set in 2025.
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