Obadiah Short (1803–1886)
Obadiah Short is a British artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $209. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Obadiah Short sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $384 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Obadiah Short on OpeningBid →What is a Obadiah Short work worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Obadiah Short work is $209.
The median Obadiah Short painting sells for $252 across 8 lots.
The median Obadiah Short work on paper sells for $127 across 2 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 | 11 | $252†‡ | $1,590 | 72.7% | 2022-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $127‡ | $147‡ | 66.7% | 2017-09-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $213–$395†‡ | $252†‡ | $1,590 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,590 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $425‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $147‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $107 |
‡ 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 Obadiah Short worth?
Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Obadiah Short work is $209. The median Obadiah Short painting sells for $252 across 8 lots. The median Obadiah Short work on paper sells for $127 across 2 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 Obadiah Short painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Obadiah Short painting is $252. 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 Obadiah Short's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Obadiah Short painting is $1,590.
What is Obadiah Short's auction record?
Obadiah Short's auction record is $1,590, set in 2010.
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