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# L. A. Shafer (1866–1940)

L. A. Shafer is an American artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $378.

A work by L. A. Shafer sold in 2025 for $378, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a L. A. Shafer work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a L. A. Shafer work is $378.

The median L. A. Shafer print sells for $276 across 2 lots.

The median L. A. Shafer painting sells for $2,875 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $276 | $378 | — | 2025-04-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,875 | $2,875 | — | 2000-09-22 |

L. A. Shafer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $276. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,875, record $2,875. A typical L. A. Shafer painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $2,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $378 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $173 |

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 L. A. Shafer worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a L. A. Shafer work is $378. The median L. A. Shafer print sells for $276 across 2 lots. The median L. A. Shafer painting sells for $2,875 across 1 lots.

### What is L. A. Shafer's auction record?

L. A. Shafer's auction record is $2,875, set in 2000.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.