Paul Shapiro (b. 1939)
Paul Shapiro is an America artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $563. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Shapiro sold in 2025 for $563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Paul Shapiro on OpeningBid →What is a Paul Shapiro work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Shapiro work is $563.
The median Paul Shapiro painting sells for $1,200 across 4 lots.
The median Paul Shapiro work on paper sells for $488 across 1 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 | 5 | $1,200†‡ | $2,000 | 80% | 2023-05-17 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $488 | $488 | — | 2022-09-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,400† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $488 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Shapiro worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Shapiro work is $563. The median Paul Shapiro painting sells for $1,200 across 4 lots. The median Paul Shapiro work on paper sells for $488 across 1 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 Paul Shapiro's auction record?
Paul Shapiro's auction record is $2,000, set in 2020.
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