Frank Henry Shapleigh (1842–1906)
Frank Henry Shapleigh is an American artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1988, 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 Frank Henry Shapleigh sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,250 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Henry Shapleigh work is $2,400.
The median Frank Henry Shapleigh painting sells for $3,173 across 103 lots.
The median Frank Henry Shapleigh work on paper sells for $506 across 18 lots.
The median Frank Henry Shapleigh print sells for $4,113 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Frank Henry Shapleigh paintings typically sell for $1,320–$6,662 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Henry Shapleigh paintings typically sell for $2,700–$7,994 (the middle half of 32 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 | 4 | $4,113 | $4,113 | 25% | 2002-09-20 |
| Paintings | 124 | $3,173†‡ | $160,000 | 83.1% | 2026-09-23 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $506‡ | $2,400‡ | 85.7% | 2023-10-24 |
| Photography | 1 | $11,750 | $11,750 | — | 2003-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $34,375 | $160,000 | — | 2025-05-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frank Henry Shapleigh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $4,113 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (124 lots) median $3,173, record $160,000. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $34,375.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 70 | $1,320–$6,662†‡ | $2,702†‡ | $160,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $2,700–$7,994†‡ | $4,444†‡ | $29,800 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $246–$940‡ | $690‡ | $2,400‡ |
‡ 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 | 2006 | $160,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $138,600 |
| Photography | 2003 | $11,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $4,113 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,400‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $1,725 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frank Henry Shapleigh worth?
Across 119 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frank Henry Shapleigh work is $2,400. The median Frank Henry Shapleigh painting sells for $3,173 across 103 lots. The median Frank Henry Shapleigh work on paper sells for $506 across 18 lots. The median Frank Henry Shapleigh print sells for $4,113 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frank Henry Shapleigh paintings typically sell for $1,320–$6,662 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frank Henry Shapleigh paintings typically sell for $2,700–$7,994 (the middle half of 32 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 Frank Henry Shapleigh painting?
Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Henry Shapleigh painting is $3,173. 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 Frank Henry Shapleigh's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Henry Shapleigh painting is $160,000.
What is the average price of a Frank Henry Shapleigh work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frank Henry Shapleigh work on paper is $506. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Frank Henry Shapleigh's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Frank Henry Shapleigh work on paper is $2,400. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Frank Henry Shapleigh painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frank Henry Shapleigh painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,702, 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 Frank Henry Shapleigh painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frank Henry Shapleigh painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,444, 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 Frank Henry Shapleigh's auction record?
Frank Henry Shapleigh's auction record is $160,000, set in 2006.
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