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# Mary Shaffer (b. 1947)

Mary Shaffer is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,890. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Shaffer sold in 2026 for $8,255, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Shaffer work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Shaffer work is $1,890.

The median Mary Shaffer sculpture sells for $2,256 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $2,256 | $9,750 | — | 2025-10-22 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $9,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,875 |

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 Mary Shaffer worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Shaffer work is $1,890. The median Mary Shaffer sculpture sells for $2,256 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Shaffer's auction record?

Mary Shaffer's auction record is $11,340, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mary Shaffer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-shaffer (updated 2026-11-01).

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.