Sempe
Sempe is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $311. 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 Sempe sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $342 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sempe on OpeningBid →What is a Sempe work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sempe work is $311.
The median Sempe work on paper sells for $3,797 across 5 lots.
The median Sempe print sells for $115 across 2 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 | 2 | $115‡ | $126 | — | 2026-03-16 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,797† | $5,814 | — | 2026-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $5,814 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $3,797 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $126 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $103‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sempe worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sempe work is $311. The median Sempe work on paper sells for $3,797 across 5 lots. The median Sempe print sells for $115 across 2 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 Sempe's auction record?
Sempe's auction record is $1,122, set in 2026.
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