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# Brian Shields (1951–1997)

Brian Shields is a British artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $9,145.

A work by Brian Shields sold in 2025 for $10,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brian Shields work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Shields work is $9,145.

The median Brian Shields painting sells for $9,743 across 29 lots.

The median Brian Shields work on paper sells for $3,521 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 32 | $9,743 | $23,759 | 90.6% | 2024-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $3,521 | $15,698 | 91.7% | 2025-11-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $23,134 | $23,759 | — | 2023-07-12 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $6,282–$8,058 | $6,721 | $12,314 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $9,501–$13,429 | $11,426 | $23,759 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,001–$3,474 | $2,583 | $3,521 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $23,759 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $23,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $15,698 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,514 |

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 Brian Shields worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Shields work is $9,145. The median Brian Shields painting sells for $9,743 across 29 lots. The median Brian Shields work on paper sells for $3,521 across 11 lots.

### What is the average price of a Brian Shields painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Shields painting is $9,743.

### What is Brian Shields's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Shields painting is $23,759.

### What is the average price of a Brian Shields work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Shields work on paper is $3,521.

### What is Brian Shields's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Shields work on paper is $15,698.

### What is the average price of a medium Brian Shields painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brian Shields painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,426, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Brian Shields painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Brian Shields painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,721, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Brian Shields's auction record?

Brian Shields's auction record is $23,759, set in 2015.

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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, “Brian Shields auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brian-shields-a-day-at-the-fun-fair (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.