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

# Elliott Shelly (1924–2011)

Elliott Shelly is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $99. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Elliott Shelly is recorded as sold in 2011 for $119; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elliott Shelly work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elliott Shelly work is $99.

The median Elliott Shelly painting sells for $99 across 23 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 | 23 | $99‡ | $337‡ | — | 2011-07-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $139‡ | $337‡ | — | 2011-07-28 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $80–$119‡ | $99‡ | $337‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $80–$119‡ | $99‡ | $139‡ |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $337‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $139‡ |

‡ 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 Elliott Shelly worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elliott Shelly work is $99. The median Elliott Shelly painting sells for $99 across 23 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Elliott Shelly painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elliott Shelly painting is $99. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Elliott Shelly's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elliott Shelly painting is $337. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Elliott Shelly painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Elliott Shelly painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $99, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Elliott Shelly's auction record?

Elliott Shelly's auction record is $337, set in 2011. 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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Elliott Shelly auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/elliott-shelly (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.