Aaron Shikler (1922–2015)
Aaron Shikler is an American artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $3,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Aaron Shikler sold in 2026 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aaron Shikler work is $3,400.
The median Aaron Shikler painting sells for $4,015 across 12 lots.
The median Aaron Shikler work on paper sells for $2,766 across 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $4,015 | $32,000 | — | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,766† | $10,160 | 83.3% | 2026-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,000–$8,348 | $3,322 | $32,000 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,045–$5,828† | $2,766† | $10,160 |
† 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 | 2026 | $32,000 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $30,406 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $10,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Aaron Shikler worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Aaron Shikler work is $3,400. The median Aaron Shikler painting sells for $4,015 across 12 lots. The median Aaron Shikler work on paper sells for $2,766 across 10 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 Aaron Shikler painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aaron Shikler painting is $4,015.
What is Aaron Shikler's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aaron Shikler painting is $32,000.
What is the average price of a Aaron Shikler work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Aaron Shikler work on paper is $2,766. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Aaron Shikler's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Aaron Shikler work on paper is $10,160.
What is the average price of a small Aaron Shikler work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aaron Shikler work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,766, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Aaron Shikler painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Aaron Shikler painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Aaron Shikler's auction record?
Aaron Shikler's auction record is $85,000, set in 2008.
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