Joel Shapiro (b. 1941)
Joel Shapiro is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $23,422.
A work by Joel Shapiro sold in 2020 for $250,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Joel Shapiro on OpeningBid →What is a Joel Shapiro work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joel Shapiro work is $23,422.
The median Joel Shapiro sculpture sells for $153,991 across 12 lots.
The median Joel Shapiro print sells for $1,054 across 8 lots.
The median Joel Shapiro work on paper sells for $19,136 across 7 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,054‡ | $3,713 | — | 2025-12-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $19,136 | $101,394 | — | 2020-03-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $153,991 | $666,120 | 80% | 2020-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $206,972 | $666,120 | — | 2020-06-30 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $11,993–$23,422 | $14,850 | $30,295 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $250,000–$425,507 | $310,384 | $666,120 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $666,120 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $425,507 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $101,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $30,295 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $3,713 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,333 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Joel Shapiro worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joel Shapiro work is $23,422. The median Joel Shapiro sculpture sells for $153,991 across 12 lots. The median Joel Shapiro print sells for $1,054 across 8 lots. The median Joel Shapiro work on paper sells for $19,136 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Joel Shapiro sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Joel Shapiro sculpture is $153,991.
What is Joel Shapiro's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Joel Shapiro sculpture is $666,120.
What is Joel Shapiro's auction record?
Joel Shapiro's auction record is $666,120, set in 2016.
See the full Joel Shapiro record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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