Amy Sherald (b. 1973)
What is Amy Sherald’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Amy Sherald at 4 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $64,770 including buyer’s premium (middle half $16,193–$105,066, n=6). The auction record is $4,265,000 for The Bathers (2020, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bathers, 2015 | Oil paint | $4,265,000 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | A Clear Unspoken Granted Magic, 2017 | Oil paint | $4,101,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Welfare Queen, 2012 | Oil paint | $3,902,000 | Phillips | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | It Made Sense...Mostly In Her Mind, 2011 | Oil paint | $3,539,000 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Pilgrimage of the Chameleon, 2016 | Oil paint | $2,087,000 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | She was learning to love moments, to love moments for themselves, 2017 | Oil paint | $1,482,000 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 7 | Innocent You, Innocent Me, 2016 | Oil paint | $350,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handsome, 2020 | Screenprint in colours on Coventry Rag paper | $114,688 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Hope is the thing with feathers (The little bird) | Screenprint in colors, on Coventry Rag paper, with full margins | $76,200 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Handsome | Screenprint in colors, on Coventry Rag paper, with full margins | $53,340 | Phillips | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $3,539,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $2,813,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $76,200 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Amy Sherald is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $350,000.
A work by Amy Sherald sold in 2025 for $4,101,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Amy Sherald on OpeningBid →What is a Amy Sherald work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Amy Sherald work is $350,000.
The median Amy Sherald painting sells for $3,539,000 across 7 lots.
The median Amy Sherald print sells for $64,770 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $64,770 | $114,688 | — | 2025-04-16 |
| Paintings | 8 | $3.5M | $4.3M | 87.5% | 2025-11-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $2.8M | $4.3M | — | 2025-11-19 |
Amy Sherald's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $64,770. Paintings (8 lots) median $3,539,000, record $4,265,000. A typical Amy Sherald painting sells for around 55× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $2,813,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1.6M–$3.8M | $2.8M | $4.3M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $4.3M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $114,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $76,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Amy Sherald worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Amy Sherald work is $350,000. The median Amy Sherald painting sells for $3,539,000 across 7 lots. The median Amy Sherald print sells for $64,770 across 4 lots.
What is Amy Sherald's auction record?
Amy Sherald's auction record is $4,265,000, set in 2020.
See the full Amy Sherald record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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