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# Barbara Shermund (1899–1978)

Barbara Shermund is an artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $500.

A work by Barbara Shermund sold in 2022 for $1,690, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbara Shermund work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Shermund work is $500.

The median Barbara Shermund work on paper sells for $500 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 14 | $500 | $9,375 | 92.9% | 2022-06-09 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $390–$937 | $500 | $9,375 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $9,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,690 |

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 Shermund worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbara Shermund work is $500. The median Barbara Shermund work on paper sells for $500 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a Barbara Shermund work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbara Shermund work on paper is $500.

### What is Barbara Shermund's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbara Shermund work on paper is $9,375.

### What is the average price of a small Barbara Shermund work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barbara Shermund work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Barbara Shermund's auction record?

Barbara Shermund's auction record is $9,375, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.