> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/don-shoemaker · updated 2026-11-02

# Don Shoemaker (1919–1990)

Don Shoemaker is an American artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,322. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Don Shoemaker sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Don Shoemaker work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Shoemaker work is $1,322.

The median Don Shoemaker sculpture sells for $1,660 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,660† | $2,500† | 50% | 2025-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,250 | $17,010 | — | 2023-07-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,500† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $819 |

† 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 Don Shoemaker worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Don Shoemaker work is $1,322. The median Don Shoemaker sculpture sells for $1,660 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Don Shoemaker's auction record?

Don Shoemaker's auction record is $17,010, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Don Shoemaker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/don-shoemaker (updated 2026-11-02).

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.