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# Arlene Shechet (b. 1951)

Arlene Shechet is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,548. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Arlene Shechet sold in 2025 for $3,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Arlene Shechet work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arlene Shechet work is $2,548.

The median Arlene Shechet sculpture sells for $563 across 3 lots.

The median Arlene Shechet painting sells for $1,703 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 | 1 | $1,703 | $1,703 | — | 2024-10-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $563† | $2,000† | 75% | 2024-04-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,000† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,703 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $563 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Arlene Shechet worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arlene Shechet work is $2,548. The median Arlene Shechet sculpture sells for $563 across 3 lots. The median Arlene Shechet painting sells for $1,703 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Arlene Shechet's auction record?

Arlene Shechet's auction record is $7,500, set in 2016.

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

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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.