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# Seif Wanly (1906–1979)

## What is Seif Wanly’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 66 auction results for Seif Wanly at 12 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,356 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,136–$6,447, n=9). The auction record is $195,776 for Untitled (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $195,776 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on panel), 1962 | Oil on panel | $124,056 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $93,524 | Christie's | Mar 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled (Don Quixote), 1961 | Painting | $68,750 | Christie's | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | La 3eme Symphonie, Le Héros | Oil on panel | $67,650 | Sotheby's | Dec 2015 |
| 6 | LES TROIS SCHEIKHS, 1949 | Huile sur panneau | $57,720 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Untitled | Oil on board | $54,938 | Christie's | Mar 2015 |
| 8 | BAIGNEUSES (LADIES BATHING), 1906 | Oil on board | $52,270 | Olympia Auctions | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | The White Bridge on the Canal in Venice, 1952 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | Untitled (oil on panel) | Oil on panel | $47,500 | Sotheby's | Apr 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $23,687 |
| Other | 7 | $9,475 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $5,256 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $33,771 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $4,879 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 66 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Seif Wanly is an Egypt artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $15,681. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Seif Wanly sold in 2026 for $31,362, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Seif Wanly works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Seif Wanly work worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seif Wanly work is $15,681.

The median Seif Wanly painting sells for $24,343 across 52 lots.

The median Seif Wanly work on paper sells for $4,878 across 9 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Seif Wanly paintings typically sell for $19,702–$58,915 (the middle half of 28 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 | 62 | $24,343† | $195,776 | 83.9% | 2026-06-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $4,878† | $16,552 | 69.2% | 2024-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $108,903 | $195,776 | — | 2022-03-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $2,613–$10,209 | $4,699 | $54,938 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $19,702–$58,915† | $36,590† | $195,776 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,421–$6,969† | $4,878† | $16,552 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $195,776 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $124,056 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,552 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $14,810 |

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 Seif Wanly worth?

Across 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seif Wanly work is $15,681. The median Seif Wanly painting sells for $24,343 across 52 lots. The median Seif Wanly work on paper sells for $4,878 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Seif Wanly paintings typically sell for $19,702–$58,915 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Seif Wanly painting?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Seif Wanly painting is $24,343. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Seif Wanly's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Seif Wanly painting is $195,776.

### What is the average price of a Seif Wanly work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Seif Wanly work on paper is $4,878. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Seif Wanly's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Seif Wanly work on paper is $16,552.

### What is the average price of a medium Seif Wanly painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Seif Wanly painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $36,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Seif Wanly painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Seif Wanly painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Seif Wanly's auction record?

Seif Wanly's auction record is $195,776, set in 2014.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Seif Wanly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/seif-wanly (updated 2026-11-02).

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.