L E Shafer (1907–1985)
L E Shafer is a German artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $506. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by L E Shafer sold in 2024 for $1,493, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View L E Shafer on OpeningBid →What is a L E Shafer work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a L E Shafer work is $506.
The median L E Shafer painting sells for $4,008 across 6 lots.
The median L E Shafer work on paper sells for $95 across 1 lots.
The median L E Shafer sculpture sells for $250 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $4,008‡ | $7,061 | 54.5% | 2024-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $95 | $95 | 16.7% | 2016-06-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $250†‡ | $506‡ | — | 2019-12-04 |
| Photography | 1 | $366 | $366 | — | 2024-08-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,692–$6,332‡ | $4,008‡ | $7,061 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $7,061 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,534 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $506‡ |
| Photography | 2024 | $366 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $250† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $95 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a L E Shafer worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a L E Shafer work is $506. The median L E Shafer painting sells for $4,008 across 6 lots. The median L E Shafer work on paper sells for $95 across 1 lots. The median L E Shafer sculpture sells for $250 across 3 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 L E Shafer painting?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a L E Shafer painting is $4,008. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is L E Shafer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a L E Shafer painting is $7,061.
What is L E Shafer's auction record?
L E Shafer's auction record is $7,061, set in 2016.
See the full L E Shafer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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