Seymour Fogel (1911–1984)
What is Seymour Fogel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Seymour Fogel at 11 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,875 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,750–$2,125, n=5). The auction record is $20,098 for Skeletal structure (2026, Koller Auktionen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skeletal structure, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $20,098 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Fragments, 1948 | Wool | $5,938 | Rago Arts | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | Untitled, (Mural Study) | Mixed media with collage on illustration board | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 4 | Abstract Composition, 1945 | Oil and tempera on board with hand made mat | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | Abstract Composition, circa 1945 | Oil and tempera on board with hand made mat | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2009 |
| 6 | Stevedores, New Orleans, 1934 | Charcoal drawing | $2,035 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 1996 |
| 7 | Riding the Freights, Natchez Miss | Crayon on paper | $1,875 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Stevedores, New Orleans, chl dr, 1934 | Works on paper | $1,850 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 1996 |
| 9 | 15th Street and 5th Avenue, New York, 1936 | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $1,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | Lithograph | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,738 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,688 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,675 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Seymour Fogel is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,750. 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 Seymour Fogel sold in 2026 for $20,098, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seymour Fogel work is $1,750.
The median Seymour Fogel painting sells for $1,875 across 12 lots.
The median Seymour Fogel work on paper sells for $1,800 across 12 lots.
The median Seymour Fogel print sells for $1,269 across 3 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 | 3 | $1,269‡ | $2,125 | — | 2025-01-30 |
| Paintings | 20 | $1,875†‡ | $20,098 | 60% | 2026-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,800†‡ | $4,250† | 80% | 2025-01-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Seymour Fogel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,269. Paintings (20 lots) median $1,875, record $20,098.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $980–$1,912 | $1,344 | $2,400 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $845–$1,942‡ | $1,725‡ | $2,500 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $20,098 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $5,938 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,250† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,125 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $1,269‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Seymour Fogel worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seymour Fogel work is $1,750. The median Seymour Fogel painting sells for $1,875 across 12 lots. The median Seymour Fogel work on paper sells for $1,800 across 12 lots. The median Seymour Fogel print sells for $1,269 across 3 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 Seymour Fogel painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Seymour Fogel painting is $1,875. 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 Seymour Fogel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Seymour Fogel painting is $20,098.
What is the average price of a Seymour Fogel work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Seymour Fogel work on paper is $1,800. 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 Seymour Fogel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Seymour Fogel work on paper is $4,250. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,250 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Seymour Fogel's auction record?
Seymour Fogel's auction record is $20,098, set in 2026.
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