Henry Shelesnyak (1938–1980)
Henry Shelesnyak is an Israeli artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,300. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Henry Shelesnyak is recorded as sold in 2024 for $7,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry Shelesnyak on OpeningBid →What is a Henry Shelesnyak work worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Shelesnyak work is $1,300.
The median Henry Shelesnyak work on paper sells for $1,180 across 37 lots.
The median Henry Shelesnyak painting sells for $3,680 across 15 lots.
The median Henry Shelesnyak photograph sells for $738 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Shelesnyak work on papers typically sell for $975–$2,150 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $448‡ | $944 | — | 2025-10-19 |
| Paintings | 20 | $3,680‡ | $11,210 | 75% | 2024-12-22 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $1,180‡ | $8,400 | 97.4% | 2024-04-21 |
| Photography | 12 | $738‡ | $1,652 | — | 2024-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $10,060‡ | $11,210 | — | 2021-10-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry Shelesnyak's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $448. Paintings (20 lots) median $3,680, record $11,210. A typical Henry Shelesnyak painting sells for around 8.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $10,060.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $236–$800‡ | $448‡ | $944 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,924–$6,285‡ | $3,640‡ | $11,210 |
‡ 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) | 5 | $708–$1,000‡ | $944‡ | $1,180 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $975–$2,150‡ | $1,300‡ | $8,400 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $212–$723‡ | $490‡ | $885 |
‡ 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 | 2021 | $11,210 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $10,620 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $8,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,304 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,652 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,400‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $944 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $800‡ |
‡ 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 Henry Shelesnyak worth?
Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry Shelesnyak work is $1,300. The median Henry Shelesnyak work on paper sells for $1,180 across 37 lots. The median Henry Shelesnyak painting sells for $3,680 across 15 lots. The median Henry Shelesnyak photograph sells for $738 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Henry Shelesnyak work on papers typically sell for $975–$2,150 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Henry Shelesnyak work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Shelesnyak work on paper is $1,180. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Shelesnyak's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Shelesnyak work on paper is $8,400.
What is the average price of a Henry Shelesnyak painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Shelesnyak painting is $3,680. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Shelesnyak's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Shelesnyak painting is $11,210.
What is the average price of a Henry Shelesnyak photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry Shelesnyak photograph is $738. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Shelesnyak's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry Shelesnyak photograph is $1,652.
What is the average price of a medium Henry Shelesnyak work on paper?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Shelesnyak work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Henry Shelesnyak painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henry Shelesnyak painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Henry Shelesnyak's auction record?
Henry Shelesnyak's auction record is $11,210, set in 2021.
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