Mark Shaw (1922–1969)
Mark Shaw is an American artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,632.
A work by Mark Shaw sold in 2023 for $2,048, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mark Shaw on OpeningBid →What is a Mark Shaw work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Shaw work is $1,632.
The median Mark Shaw photograph sells for $1,152 across 14 lots.
The median Mark Shaw work on paper sells for $2,072 across 3 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,072 | $7,104 | — | 2021-04-01 |
| Photography | 17 | $1,152† | $4,483 | 82.4% | 2026-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $552–$1,808† | $1,000† | $4,483 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $7,104 |
| Photography | 2019 | $4,483 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,144 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,072 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mark Shaw worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Shaw work is $1,632. The median Mark Shaw photograph sells for $1,152 across 14 lots. The median Mark Shaw work on paper sells for $2,072 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Mark Shaw photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Shaw photograph is $1,152. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mark Shaw's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Shaw photograph is $4,483.
What is the average price of a small Mark Shaw photograph?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mark Shaw photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mark Shaw's auction record?
Mark Shaw's auction record is $7,104, set in 2021.
See the full Mark Shaw record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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