Everett Shinn (1876–1953)
What is Everett Shinn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 134 auction results for Everett Shinn at 20 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,875 including buyer’s premium (middle half $455–$10,160, n=13). The auction record is $321,500 for Vaudeville Dancer (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaudeville Dancer, 1876 | Pastel on paperboard | $321,500 | Christie's | May 1999 |
| 2 | Snowstorm Broadway, 1876 | Watercolor | $266,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | Paris Theatre, 1940 | Pencil on the stretcher | $231,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Feb 2014 |
| 4 | The East River at Night, 1876 | Pastel | $149,000 | Christie's | May 2001 |
| 5 | Curtain Call, 1876 | Oil paint | $127,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 6 | Girl on Stage, 1876 | Gouache | $122,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | Philadelphia Docks, 1899 | Pastel on joined paper | $113,400 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Street in Paris, 1876 | Canvas | $109,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Ballet, 1876 | Oil paint | $98,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 10 | Saturday Night, 1876 | Watercolor | $94,000 | Christie's | May 2001 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $12,600 |
| Other | 9 | $2,600 |
| Works on paper | 84 | $1,890 |
| Prints | 7 | $690 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $35,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $1,819 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 134 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Everett Shinn is an American artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Everett Shinn sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Everett Shinn work is $2,400.
The median Everett Shinn work on paper sells for $1,756 across 96 lots.
The median Everett Shinn painting sells for $20,000 across 23 lots.
The median Everett Shinn print sells for $1,000 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Everett Shinn work on papers typically sell for $875–$4,570 (the middle half of 75 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,000 | $2,600 | 87.5% | 2019-02-07 |
| Paintings | 28 | $20,000† | $231,000 | 82.1% | 2026-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 125 | $1,756†‡ | $321,500 | 76.8% | 2026-02-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $138,000 | $321,500 | — | 2022-12-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Everett Shinn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,000 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (28 lots) median $20,000, record $231,000. A typical Everett Shinn painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $138,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $7,500–$16,100† | $11,250† | $127,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $20,000–$89,625† | $50,000† | $231,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $875–$4,570†‡ | $1,600†‡ | $266,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $3,512–$55,750‡ | $10,000‡ | $321,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $321,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $266,500 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $231,000 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $127,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $2,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,875 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Everett Shinn worth?
Across 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Everett Shinn work is $2,400. The median Everett Shinn work on paper sells for $1,756 across 96 lots. The median Everett Shinn painting sells for $20,000 across 23 lots. The median Everett Shinn print sells for $1,000 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Everett Shinn work on papers typically sell for $875–$4,570 (the middle half of 75 sold 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 Everett Shinn work on paper?
Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Everett Shinn work on paper is $1,756. 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 Everett Shinn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Everett Shinn work on paper is $321,500.
What is the average price of a Everett Shinn painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Everett Shinn painting is $20,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Everett Shinn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Everett Shinn painting is $231,000.
What is the average price of a small Everett Shinn work on paper?
Based on 75 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Everett Shinn work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Everett Shinn work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Everett Shinn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Everett Shinn's auction record?
Everett Shinn's auction record is $321,500, set in 1999.
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