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# Paul Howard Manship (1885–1966)

Paul Howard Manship is an American artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $27,700.

A work by Paul Howard Manship sold in 2026 for $32,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Howard Manship work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Howard Manship work is $27,700.

The median Paul Howard Manship sculpture sells for $31,000 across 18 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 | 22 | $31,000 | $177,800 | 81.8% | 2026-10-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $170,800 | $457,000 | — | 2025-04-17 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $10,880–$50,800 | $15,000 | $82,550 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $177,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $163,800 |

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 Paul Howard Manship worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Howard Manship work is $27,700. The median Paul Howard Manship sculpture sells for $31,000 across 18 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Paul Howard Manship sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Howard Manship sculpture is $31,000.

### What is Paul Howard Manship's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Howard Manship sculpture is $177,800.

### What is the average price of a small Paul Howard Manship sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Howard Manship sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Paul Howard Manship's auction record?

Paul Howard Manship's auction record is $457,000, set in 2008.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Howard Manship auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-howard-manship (updated 2026-11-03).

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.