> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sem-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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, “Sem auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sem-2 (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.