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# 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.

**1 Aaron Shikler work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Aaron Shikler work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Aaron Shikler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/aaron-shikler (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.