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# Sewell Sillman (1924–1992)

## What is Sewell Sillman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Sewell Sillman at 7 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,051 including buyer’s premium (middle half $704–$2,458, n=6). The auction record is $7,500 for Untitled (acrylic on board) (2019, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (acrylic on board), 1965 | Acrylic paint | $7,500 | Wright | Oct 2019 |
| 2 | Untitled (oil on Masonite), 1924 | Oil on Masonite | $5,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled, IV, 1924 | Oil on masonite | $5,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2021 |
| 4 | Portal Gray (2), 1960 | Oil on masonite | $3,780 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | Quartefoil #1, 1969 | Oil on Masonite | $3,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (III), 1961 | Wool | $3,302 | Wright | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | North Border Entry, 1964 | Oil on masonite | $2,812 | Grogan & Company | May 2025 |
| 8 | Untitled (acrylic on board), 1965 | Acrylic paint | $2,500 | Wright | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Study for Eclipse (Autumnal), 1971 | Acrylic on canvas mounted on board | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2011 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketch #1, 1976 | Acrylic paint | $1,875 | Wright | Oct 2019 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,057 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $2,901 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,188 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Sewell Sillman is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,397.

A work by Sewell Sillman sold in 2025 for $1,397, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sewell Sillman work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sewell Sillman work is $1,397.

The median Sewell Sillman painting sells for $2,656 across 14 lots.

The median Sewell Sillman work on paper sells for $946 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $2,656 | $16,910 | 93.3% | 2025-11-13 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $946 | $1,375 | 85.7% | 2026-02-19 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $2,400–$5,000 | $3,302 | $16,910 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $704–$1,328 | $946 | $1,375 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $16,910 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,375 |

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 Sewell Sillman worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sewell Sillman work is $1,397. The median Sewell Sillman painting sells for $2,656 across 14 lots. The median Sewell Sillman work on paper sells for $946 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a Sewell Sillman painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sewell Sillman painting is $2,656.

### What is Sewell Sillman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sewell Sillman painting is $16,910.

### What is Sewell Sillman's auction record?

Sewell Sillman's auction record is $16,910, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Sewell Sillman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/sewell-sillman (updated 2026-11-01).

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.