SEO (b. 1977)
SEO is a Korean artist with 105 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $5,716. 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 SEO sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $7,620 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SEO work is $5,716.
The median SEO work on paper sells for $2,270 across 37 lots.
The median SEO painting sells for $17,512 across 26 lots.
The median SEO print sells for $657 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) SEO work on papers typically sell for $1,211–$1,324 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) SEO paintings typically sell for $12,467–$24,539 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 | $657‡ | $998 | — | 2016-12-09 |
| Paintings | 34 | $17,512‡ | $41,419 | 76.5% | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $2,270†‡ | $62,901‡ | 92.5% | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $50,931‡ | $62,901‡ | — | 2021-06-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
SEO's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $657. Paintings (34 lots) median $17,512, record $41,419. A typical SEO painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $50,931.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,455–$22,536 | $12,467 | $23,955 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $12,467–$24,539‡ | $18,405‡ | $41,419 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,211–$1,324†‡ | $1,227†‡ | $6,568‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,343–$7,001†‡ | $4,329†‡ | $13,804 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,448–$29,433‡ | $10,395‡ | $62,901‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $62,901‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $41,419 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $38,107 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $24,929‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $316‡ |
‡ 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 SEO worth?
Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a SEO work is $5,716. The median SEO work on paper sells for $2,270 across 37 lots. The median SEO painting sells for $17,512 across 26 lots. The median SEO print sells for $657 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) SEO work on papers typically sell for $1,211–$1,324 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) SEO paintings typically sell for $12,467–$24,539 (the middle half of 21 sold 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 SEO work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SEO work on paper is $2,270. 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 SEO's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SEO work on paper is $62,901. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a SEO painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a SEO painting is $17,512. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is SEO's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a SEO painting is $41,419.
What is the average price of a small SEO work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small SEO work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large SEO painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a large SEO painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $18,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is SEO's auction record?
SEO's auction record is $62,901, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full SEO record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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