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# Olaf C. Seltzer (1877–1957)

## What is Olaf C. Seltzer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 89 auction results for Olaf C. Seltzer at 4 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,100 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,040–$25,600, n=13). The auction record is $161,000 for Blackfoot Scout (2008, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot Scout | Oil on board | $161,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | A Fight for Control, 1908 | Oil on canvas | $138,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Driving the Herd, 1908 | Oil on canvas | $112,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 4 | The Medicine Man, circa 1927 | Oil on canvas | $105,300 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 5 | Meeting of the Bands | Oil on canvas | $97,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2009 |
| 6 | Heeling a Bolter | Oil on canvas laid on board | $96,800 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Cattle Rustlers, circa 1927 | Oil on canvas | $87,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 8 | Foothill Nester, circa 1927 | Oil on canvas | $87,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2014 |
| 9 | The Medicine Smoke | Oil on canvas | $87,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2013 |
| 10 | Crow Indian in Loon Headdress, 1908 | Oil on board | $78,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $36,300 |
| Works on paper | 33 | $10,285 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $23,400 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 89 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olaf C. Seltzer is an American artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $23,400.

A work by Olaf C. Seltzer sold in 2025 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Olaf C. Seltzer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Olaf C. Seltzer work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf C. Seltzer work is $23,400.

The median Olaf C. Seltzer painting sells for $34,188 across 28 lots.

The median Olaf C. Seltzer work on paper sells for $9,360 across 25 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Olaf C. Seltzer paintings typically sell for $18,755–$64,400 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Olaf C. Seltzer work on papers typically sell for $6,248–$13,155 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $34,188 | $112,000 | — | 2025-11-07 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $9,360 | $52,650 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $112,000 | $161,000 | — | 2014-07-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $18,755–$64,400 | $35,100 | $112,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $6,248–$13,155 | $9,360 | $52,650 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $112,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $97,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $52,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $32,000 |

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 Olaf C. Seltzer worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf C. Seltzer work is $23,400. The median Olaf C. Seltzer painting sells for $34,188 across 28 lots. The median Olaf C. Seltzer work on paper sells for $9,360 across 25 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Olaf C. Seltzer paintings typically sell for $18,755–$64,400 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Olaf C. Seltzer work on papers typically sell for $6,248–$13,155 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Olaf C. Seltzer painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olaf C. Seltzer painting is $34,188.

### What is Olaf C. Seltzer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olaf C. Seltzer painting is $112,000.

### What is the average price of a Olaf C. Seltzer work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olaf C. Seltzer work on paper is $9,360.

### What is Olaf C. Seltzer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olaf C. Seltzer work on paper is $52,650.

### What is the average price of a small Olaf C. Seltzer painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olaf C. Seltzer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $35,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Olaf C. Seltzer work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olaf C. Seltzer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Olaf C. Seltzer's auction record?

Olaf C. Seltzer's auction record is $161,000, set in 2008.

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

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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.