W. Steve Seltzer (b. 1955)
W. Steve Seltzer is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $9,732. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by W. Steve Seltzer sold in 2022 for $18,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View W. Steve Seltzer on OpeningBid →What is a W. Steve Seltzer work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Steve Seltzer work is $9,732.
The median W. Steve Seltzer painting sells for $9,945 across 11 lots.
The median W. Steve Seltzer work on paper sells for $799 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $9,945† | $32,175 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $799 | $799 | — | 2025-05-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $8,775–$12,372† | $9,945† | $32,175 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $32,175 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $18,150 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $799 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a W. Steve Seltzer worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Steve Seltzer work is $9,732. The median W. Steve Seltzer painting sells for $9,945 across 11 lots. The median W. Steve Seltzer work on paper sells for $799 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a W. Steve Seltzer painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a W. Steve Seltzer painting is $9,945. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is W. Steve Seltzer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a W. Steve Seltzer painting is $32,175.
What is the average price of a small W. Steve Seltzer painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small W. Steve Seltzer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,945, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is W. Steve Seltzer's auction record?
W. Steve Seltzer's auction record is $32,175, set in 2013.
See the full W. Steve Seltzer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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