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

# Harry Shunk (1926–2006)

Harry Shunk is a German artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $753. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Harry Shunk sold in 2021 for $914, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Harry Shunk work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Shunk work is $753.

The median Harry Shunk photograph sells for $593 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 3 | $593† | $914 | — | 2021-09-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $914 |
| Photography | 2021 | $593 |

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 Harry Shunk worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harry Shunk work is $753. The median Harry Shunk photograph sells for $593 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Harry Shunk's auction record?

Harry Shunk's auction record is $1,000, set in 2020.

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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, “Harry Shunk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/harry-shunk (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.