> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-shearer · updated 2026-11-01

# Ben Shearer (b. 1941)

Ben Shearer is an Australia artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $520. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Shearer sold in 2026 for $551, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Shearer work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Shearer work is $520.

The median Ben Shearer work on paper sells for $438 across 11 lots.

The median Ben Shearer painting sells for $1,387 across 1 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,387† | $1,387† | — | 2018-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $438† | $1,233 | 84.6% | 2026-02-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $264–$536† | $437† | $1,233 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,387† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,233 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $942† |

† 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 Ben Shearer worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Shearer work is $520. The median Ben Shearer work on paper sells for $438 across 11 lots. The median Ben Shearer painting sells for $1,387 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Ben Shearer work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Shearer work on paper is $438. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ben Shearer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Shearer work on paper is $1,233.

### What is the average price of a medium Ben Shearer work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Shearer work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ben Shearer's auction record?

Ben Shearer's auction record is $1,387, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,387 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ben Shearer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-shearer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.