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has recorded 63 auction results for Alan Shields at 17 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,118 including buyer’s premium (middle half $494–$2,992, n=12). The auction record is $45,000 for Hemmi for Paula (2021, Santa Fe Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.","title":"Alan Shields value: auction records & prices (updated Nov 2026)"}}