Paul Sharits (1943–1993)
Paul Sharits is an American artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $2,062. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Sharits sold in 2022 for $3,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Sharits work is $2,062.
The median Paul Sharits painting sells for $1,438 across 14 lots.
The median Paul Sharits work on paper sells for $2,295 across 20 lots.
The median Paul Sharits photograph sells for $1,590 across 4 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 25 | $1,438‡ | $6,750 | 56% | 2025-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $2,295 | $7,000 | — | 2022-01-27 |
| Photography | 4 | $1,590 | $4,750 | — | 2022-07-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,750 | $7,000 | — | 2018-05-22 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,250–$1,625‡ | $1,625‡ | $4,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $825–$3,050‡ | $1,450‡ | $6,750 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $2,125–$3,500 | $2,250 | $7,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7,000 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $6,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $6,500 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $4,750 |
| Photography | 2016 | $4,750 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paul Sharits worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Sharits work is $2,062. The median Paul Sharits painting sells for $1,438 across 14 lots. The median Paul Sharits work on paper sells for $2,295 across 20 lots. The median Paul Sharits photograph sells for $1,590 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Paul Sharits painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Sharits painting is $1,438. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Sharits's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Sharits painting is $6,750.
What is the average price of a Paul Sharits work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Sharits work on paper is $2,295.
What is Paul Sharits's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Sharits work on paper is $7,000.
What is the average price of a small Paul Sharits work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul Sharits work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Paul Sharits's auction record?
Paul Sharits's auction record is $7,000, set in 2018.
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