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# Ben Shahn, American (1898–1969)

Ben Shahn, American is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $404.

A work by Ben Shahn, American sold in 2025 for $544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Shahn, American work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Shahn, American work is $404.

The median Ben Shahn, American print sells for $404 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $404 | $544 | — | 2025-10-30 |
| Photography | 2 | — | — | — | 2014-03-11 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $544 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $404 |

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 Ben Shahn, American worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Shahn, American work is $404. The median Ben Shahn, American print sells for $404 across 3 lots.

### What is Ben Shahn, American's auction record?

Ben Shahn, American's auction record is $544, set in 2025.

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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.