> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-seeff-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Norman Seeff (b. 1939)

## What is Norman Seeff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 7 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## What is a Norman Seeff work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Norman Seeff auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-seeff-2 (updated 2026-11-03).

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.