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# Jack Leonard Shadbolt (1909–1998)

## What is Jack Leonard Shadbolt’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Jack Leonard Shadbolt at 5 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $953 including buyer’s premium (middle half $677–$2,036, n=7). The auction record is $19,247 for 25 Birds of Good Omen (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Birds of Good Omen, 1970 | Ink | $19,247 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 2 | Autumn Still Life, 1957 | Sold by the Order of the Trustees of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden to Benefit its Acquisition Program | $15,120 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | SUMMER STILL-LIFE (BOUQUET), 1961 | Oil on canvas signed and dated ‘61 | $10,703 | Waddingtons | May 2017 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1977-1997 | Acrylic on canvas, unframed signed and dated "'77-'97" 58 | $9,888 | Waddingtons | Feb 2020 |
| 5 | Untitled (acrylic on paper), 1977-1981 | Acrylic on paper signed and dated “77-81” 40 ins x 26 ins | $9,188 | Waddingtons | May 2012 |
| 6 | Abode of Blue, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $5,561 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | White Breaking, 1965 | Oil on board | $2,557 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | WOOL HANGING | Tapestry | $2,380 | Waddingtons | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (J3), 1956 | Pastel on paper signed and dated '56 28.5 ins x 35.75 in | $1,798 | Waddingtons | Feb 2020 |
| 10 | Perforated Section L, c. 1967 | Ink on paper | $1,515 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $9,538 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $1,515 |
| Prints | 5 | $496 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $788 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jack Leonard Shadbolt is a Canadian artist with 77 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,456. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jack Leonard Shadbolt sold in 2026 for $1,515, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jack Leonard Shadbolt work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jack Leonard Shadbolt work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Leonard Shadbolt work is $1,456.

The median Jack Leonard Shadbolt painting sells for $9,188 across 21 lots.

The median Jack Leonard Shadbolt work on paper sells for $1,546 across 17 lots.

The median Jack Leonard Shadbolt print sells for $200 across 9 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 | 9 | $200‡ | $1,397‡ | — | 2020-10-15 |
| Paintings | 21 | $9,188‡ | $15,120 | — | 2026-07-21 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $1,546 | $19,247 | 89.5% | 2026-02-24 |

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

Jack Leonard Shadbolt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $200. Paintings (21 lots) median $9,188, record $15,120. A typical Jack Leonard Shadbolt painting sells for around 46× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $5,561–$10,703‡ | $9,188‡ | $15,120 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $19,247 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $15,120 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $10,703 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,798 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,397‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $253 |

‡ 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 Jack Leonard Shadbolt worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jack Leonard Shadbolt work is $1,456. The median Jack Leonard Shadbolt painting sells for $9,188 across 21 lots. The median Jack Leonard Shadbolt work on paper sells for $1,546 across 17 lots. The median Jack Leonard Shadbolt print sells for $200 across 9 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jack Leonard Shadbolt painting?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Leonard Shadbolt painting is $9,188. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jack Leonard Shadbolt's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Leonard Shadbolt painting is $15,120.

### What is the average price of a Jack Leonard Shadbolt work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jack Leonard Shadbolt work on paper is $1,546.

### What is Jack Leonard Shadbolt's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jack Leonard Shadbolt work on paper is $19,247.

### What is Jack Leonard Shadbolt's auction record?

Jack Leonard Shadbolt's auction record is $19,247, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.