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# Irion Shields (1895–1983)

Irion Shields is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $372. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Irion Shields sold in 2018 for $420, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Irion Shields work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irion Shields work is $372.

The median Irion Shields painting sells for $372 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $372† | $900 | — | 2022-04-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $900 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $420 |

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 Irion Shields worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Irion Shields work is $372. The median Irion Shields painting sells for $372 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Irion Shields's auction record?

Irion Shields's auction record is $900, set in 2012.

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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, “Irion Shields auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/irion-shields (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.