Joel Shapiro is an American artist with 258 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $18,750.
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 58 | $1,250 | $2,159 | 70.7% | 2025-10-21 |
| Paintings | 9 | $102,364 | $107,100 | 77.8% | 2025-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $11,250 | $177,800 | 91.1% | 2026-02-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 73 | $84,375 | $672,500 | 95.9% | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 38 | $201,050 | $672,500 | — | 2025-11-20 |
Joel Shapiro's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (58 lots) median $1,250 with 70.7% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $102,364, record $107,100. A typical Joel Shapiro painting sells for around 82× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 38 lots) the median is $201,050.
| Title | Date | House | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Studio | 2026-02-26 | Christie's | $2,794 |
| Two works: (i-ii) Untitled | 2026-02-24 | Phillips | $9,030 |
| Untitled | 2026-01-23 | Sotheby's | $60,123 |
| Untitled | 2025-12-16 | Christie's | $22,860 |
| Untitled | 2025-12-16 | Christie's | $17,780 |
Based on 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joel Shapiro sculpture is $84,375.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joel Shapiro sculpture is $672,500.
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joel Shapiro print is $1,250.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joel Shapiro print is $2,159.
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joel Shapiro work on paper is $11,250.
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joel Shapiro work on paper is $177,800.
Joel Shapiro's auction record is $672,500, set on 2018-05-18.