> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-steve-seltzer · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “W. Steve Seltzer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-steve-seltzer (updated 2026-11-02).

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.