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# Brian Shields (1951–1997)

Brian Shields is a British artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $6,012. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Brian Shields is recorded as sold in 2025 for $11,140; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brian Shields work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Shields work is $6,012.

The median Brian Shields painting sells for $6,856 across 6 lots.

The median Brian Shields work on paper sells for $1,155 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $6,856‡ | $11,140‡ | — | 2025-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,155‡ | $1,155‡ | — | 2024-07-11 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $11,140‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $11,140‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,155‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Shields work is $6,012. The median Brian Shields painting sells for $6,856 across 6 lots. The median Brian Shields work on paper sells for $1,155 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Brian Shields's auction record is $11,140, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.