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# Seymour Fogel (1911–1984)

## What is Seymour Fogel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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, circa 1945 | Oil and tempera on board with hand made mat | $2,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | Abstract Composition, 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | Lithograph | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jan 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,738 |
| Paintings | 10 | $1,688 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $1,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,675 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**3 Seymour Fogel works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Seymour Fogel work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Seymour Fogel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/seymour-fogel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.