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# Olaf Carl Seltzer (1877–1957)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 26 auction results for Olaf Carl Seltzer at 8 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,763–$6,925, n=7). The auction record is $100,800 for Blackfeet Warriors (Piegans) (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfeet Warriors (Piegans), 1877 | Oil paint | $100,800 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Crow War Party, 1877 | Oil paint | $100,000 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Blackfeet Warriors (Piegans), 1877 | Oil paint | $93,750 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 4 | Scouting Party, Great Falls, Montana, 1877 | Oil paint | $45,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Cowboy at Rest, 1877 | Oil paint | $27,500 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 6 | Indian Woman with Travois | Watercolor on paper | $10,800 | Santa Fe Art Auction | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Buffalo, 1877 | Pencil | $10,160 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Medicine Man | Gouache, watercolor and pencil on paperboard | $10,000 | Sotheby's | May 2013 |
| 9 | Mr. Trail Boss | Watercolor on paper | $7,500 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Wolf and Buffalo Skull, 1877 | Pencil | $6,350 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $45,000 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $6,290 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 26 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Olaf Carl Seltzer is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $10,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Olaf Carl Seltzer sold in 2026 for $10,160, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Olaf Carl Seltzer work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Carl Seltzer work is $10,000.

The median Olaf Carl Seltzer work on paper sells for $6,032 across 14 lots.

The median Olaf Carl Seltzer painting sells for $36,250 across 8 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $36,250‡ | $100,800 | 72.7% | 2022-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $6,032 | $32,103 | — | 2026-01-23 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $45,000–$100,000‡ | $93,750‡ | $100,800 |

‡ 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) | 13 | $4,445–$10,000 | $6,350 | $32,103 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $100,800 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $100,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $32,103 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $10,800 |

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 Carl Seltzer worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olaf Carl Seltzer work is $10,000. The median Olaf Carl Seltzer work on paper sells for $6,032 across 14 lots. The median Olaf Carl Seltzer painting sells for $36,250 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olaf Carl Seltzer work on paper is $6,032.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olaf Carl Seltzer work on paper is $32,103.

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

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olaf Carl Seltzer painting is $36,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Olaf Carl Seltzer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Olaf Carl Seltzer painting is $100,800.

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

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olaf Carl Seltzer work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Olaf Carl Seltzer's auction record?

Olaf Carl Seltzer's auction record is $100,800, set in 2022.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.