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# Seymour Franks (1916–1981)

Seymour Franks is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $394.

A work by Seymour Franks sold in 2000 for $633, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Seymour Franks work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seymour Franks work is $394.

The median Seymour Franks painting sells for $300 across 3 lots.

The median Seymour Franks work on paper sells for $633 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $300 | $489 | 75% | 2023-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $633 | $633 | — | 2000-12-03 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $633 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $489 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $300 |

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 Franks worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Seymour Franks work is $394. The median Seymour Franks painting sells for $300 across 3 lots. The median Seymour Franks work on paper sells for $633 across 1 lots.

### What is Seymour Franks's auction record?

Seymour Franks's auction record is $633, set in 2000.

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

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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.