Lorraine Shemesh (b. 1949)
Lorraine Shemesh is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Lorraine Shemesh sold in 2019 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Lorraine Shemesh on OpeningBid →What is a Lorraine Shemesh work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lorraine Shemesh work is $2,750.
The median Lorraine Shemesh work on paper sells for $938 across 8 lots.
The median Lorraine Shemesh painting sells for $5,469 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $5,469 | $46,875 | — | 2019-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $938‡ | $4,000 | 61.5% | 2023-06-14 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $735–$2,688 | $938 | $4,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $46,875 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $8,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,250 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Lorraine Shemesh worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lorraine Shemesh work is $2,750. The median Lorraine Shemesh work on paper sells for $938 across 8 lots. The median Lorraine Shemesh painting sells for $5,469 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Lorraine Shemesh work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lorraine Shemesh work on paper is $938. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Lorraine Shemesh's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Lorraine Shemesh work on paper is $4,000.
What is Lorraine Shemesh's auction record?
Lorraine Shemesh's auction record is $46,875, set in 2016.
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