> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sebastian-black · updated 2026-11-03

# Sebastian Black (b. 1985)

## What is Sebastian Black’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for Sebastian Black at 6 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,088 including buyer’s premium (middle half $635–$1,806, n=5). The auction record is $30,000 for Chess Sickness (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chess Sickness, 2013 | Painting | $30,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil and pencil on canvas), 2014 | Oil paint | $21,089 | Phillips | Jun 2017 |
| 3 | Puppy Painting (Pomegranate), 2013 | Painting | $18,750 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 4 | Pink Blink, 2013 | Painting | $15,000 | Phillips | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Edible Manhattan, 2013 | Painting | $12,600 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (TOP) | Oil paint | $10,000 | Phillips | Mar 2015 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 2011 | Oil paint | $10,000 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | Period Piece (........), 2012 | Enamel | $8,125 | Phillips | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Puppy Painting, 2010 | Acrylic paint | $6,000 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 10 | Machine for Twang Twang Twang, 2018 | Oil on linen | $5,026 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $8,000 |
| Other | 5 | $1,088 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $6,576 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,750 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sebastian Black is an American artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $7,062.

A work by Sebastian Black sold in 2021 for $12,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sebastian Black work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebastian Black work is $7,062.

The median Sebastian Black painting sells for $9,062 across 17 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $9,062 | $30,000 | 77.3% | 2026-10-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,750–$10,000 | $6,000 | $15,688 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $3,269–$11,250 | $6,576 | $18,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $30,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $21,089 |

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 Sebastian Black worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sebastian Black work is $7,062. The median Sebastian Black painting sells for $9,062 across 17 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sebastian Black painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sebastian Black painting is $9,062.

### What is Sebastian Black's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sebastian Black painting is $30,000.

### What is Sebastian Black's auction record?

Sebastian Black's auction record is $30,000, set in 2015.

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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, “Sebastian Black auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sebastian-black (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.