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# George Shaw (b. 1966)

## What is George Shaw’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for George Shaw at 18 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,544 including buyer’s premium (middle half $998–$8,004, n=7). The auction record is $66,769 for Scenes from the Passion: The Other End (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scenes from the Passion: The Other End, 1966 | Wool | $66,769 | Christie's | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | Scenes from the Passion: The Opening | Humbrol enamel on board | $55,004 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 3 | Painted Love, 2021 | Enamel | $51,569 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | The Road to Cath and Frank's (Scenes from the Passion) | Humbrol enamel on board | $44,460 | Sotheby's | Jan 2013 |
| 5 | Mayday | Humbrol enamel on board | $43,153 | Sotheby's | Oct 2016 |
| 6 | The Bank Holiday, 2005 | Wool | $41,480 | Phillips | Mar 2018 |
| 7 | Wonderland | Humbrol enamel on board | $37,828 | Sotheby's | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | The Passion : The Knockout Fish Bar, 1997 | Enamel | $36,771 | Phillips | Mar 2022 |
| 9 | Scenes from the Passion: Between the Social Club and the Flats, 2000 | Enamel | $33,501 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Scenes from the Passion: Wednesday Week | Humbrol enamel on board | $31,566 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $23,879 |
| Other | 6 | $12,232 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $9,119 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,195 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $23,055 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,610 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


George Shaw is a British artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $10,056. 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 George Shaw sold in 2026 for $17,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a George Shaw work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Shaw work is $10,056.

The median George Shaw painting sells for $15,396 across 36 lots.

The median George Shaw work on paper sells for $9,119 across 9 lots.

The median George Shaw print sells for $785 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) George Shaw paintings typically sell for $7,411–$35,136 (the middle half of 23 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 | 5 | $785† | $2,610 | — | 2026-05-03 |
| Paintings | 42 | $15,396†‡ | $66,769 | 85.7% | 2026-10-17 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $9,119 | $18,792 | 81.8% | 2026-05-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $160‡ | $160‡ | — | 2018-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $55,004 | $66,769 | — | 2021-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

George Shaw's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $785. Paintings (42 lots) median $15,396, record $66,769. A typical George Shaw painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $55,004.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $7,411–$35,136†‡ | $23,366†‡ | $66,769 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,548–$8,976 | $5,070 | $11,659 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $66,769 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $55,004 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $18,792 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $11,659 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,610 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,195 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $160‡ |

‡ 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 George Shaw worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a George Shaw work is $10,056. The median George Shaw painting sells for $15,396 across 36 lots. The median George Shaw work on paper sells for $9,119 across 9 lots. The median George Shaw print sells for $785 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) George Shaw paintings typically sell for $7,411–$35,136 (the middle half of 23 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 George Shaw painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Shaw painting is $15,396. 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 George Shaw's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Shaw painting is $66,769.

### What is the average price of a George Shaw work on paper?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a George Shaw work on paper is $9,119.

### What is George Shaw's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a George Shaw work on paper is $18,792.

### What is the average price of a medium George Shaw painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium George Shaw painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,366, 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 George Shaw's auction record?

George Shaw's auction record is $66,769, set in 2018.

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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, “George Shaw auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/george-shaw (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.