Martin Archer Shee (1769–1850)
Martin Archer Shee is an Irish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $6,221. 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 Martin Archer Shee sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $7,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Archer Shee on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Archer Shee work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Archer Shee work is $6,221.
The median Martin Archer Shee painting sells for $7,500 across 9 lots.
The median Martin Archer Shee work on paper sells for $926 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 | 15 | $7,500† | $14,569 | 60% | 2024-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $926†‡ | $5,103 | 75% | 2025-07-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $14,569 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $13,061 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,103 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $926‡ |
‡ 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 Martin Archer Shee worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Archer Shee work is $6,221. The median Martin Archer Shee painting sells for $7,500 across 9 lots. The median Martin Archer Shee work on paper sells for $926 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 Martin Archer Shee painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Archer Shee painting is $7,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Martin Archer Shee's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Archer Shee painting is $14,569.
What is Martin Archer Shee's auction record?
Martin Archer Shee's auction record is $33,143, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,143 (buyer's premium not included).
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