Nelson Shanks (1937–2015)
Nelson Shanks is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $15,120.
A work by Nelson Shanks sold in 2022 for $44,100, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Nelson Shanks on OpeningBid →What is a Nelson Shanks work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Shanks work is $15,120.
The median Nelson Shanks painting sells for $15,120 across 11 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $15,120 | $201,600 | — | 2026-05-28 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $6,500–$44,100 | $7,475 | $201,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,048–$23,940 | $17,640 | $32,760 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $201,600 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $44,100 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nelson Shanks worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nelson Shanks work is $15,120. The median Nelson Shanks painting sells for $15,120 across 11 lots.
What is the average price of a Nelson Shanks painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nelson Shanks painting is $15,120.
What is Nelson Shanks's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nelson Shanks painting is $201,600.
What is Nelson Shanks's auction record?
Nelson Shanks's auction record is $201,600, set in 2022.
See the full Nelson Shanks record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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