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# 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.

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

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.