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# Barbara K. Shanklin (1947–1996)

Barbara K. Shanklin is an American artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $458. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Barbara K. Shanklin sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Barbara K. Shanklin works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Barbara K. Shanklin work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara K. Shanklin work is $458.

The median Barbara K. Shanklin sculpture sells for $938 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $938† | $1,018 | 75% | 2012-02-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $458–$975† | $900† | $975 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,018 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $975 |

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 Barbara K. Shanklin worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara K. Shanklin work is $458. The median Barbara K. Shanklin sculpture sells for $938 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Barbara K. Shanklin's auction record?

Barbara K. Shanklin's auction record is $1,018, set in 2010.

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