Sem (1863–1934)
Sem is a French artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $550. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Sem sold in 2021 for $2,169, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sem on OpeningBid →What is a Sem work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sem work is $550.
The median Sem print sells for $550 across 13 lots.
The median Sem work on paper sells for $1,150 across 4 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $550†‡ | $4,628 | 86.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,150 | $2,169 | 80% | 2021-10-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $525–$1,162† | $725† | $4,628 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,628 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,169 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,025 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sem worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sem work is $550. The median Sem print sells for $550 across 13 lots. The median Sem work on paper sells for $1,150 across 4 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Sem print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sem print is $550. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Sem's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sem print is $4,628.
What is Sem's auction record?
Sem's auction record is $4,628, set in 2021.
See the full Sem record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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