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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.