Paula Scher (b. 1948)
What is Paula Scher’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Paula Scher at 12 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,168 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,188–$3,279, n=8). The auction record is $15,000 for Manhattan at Night (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The World, 2006 | Hand-pulled screen-print on Coventry rag paper | $8,250 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2018 |
| 2 | USA Airline Routes, 2020 | Digital pigment print in colors, on wove paper, with full margins | $8,190 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan at Night | Screenprint in colors, on Deluxe Lana Quarelle paper, with full margins | $15,000 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | NYC Transit | Screenprint in colors, on Deluxe Lana Quarelle paper, with full margins | $11,250 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 3 | The United States | Screenprint in colors, on Lana paper, with full margins | $10,000 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | The United States (White), 1948 | Screenprint in colors | $6,950 | Bonhams | Nov 2019 |
| 5 | USA Airline Routes, 2020 | Digital pigment print in colors on wove paper | $6,930 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | The United States (White), 1948 | Screenprint in colors | $5,700 | Bonhams | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | USA Airline Routes, 2020 | Digital pigment print in colors, on wove paper, with full margins | $5,670 | Phillips | Feb 2023 |
| 8 | USA Airline Routes | Monumental digital pigment print in colors, on wove paper, with full margins | $5,418 | Phillips | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 7 | $5,670 |
| Prints | 20 | $2,845 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $5,418 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,628 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Paula Scher is an American artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,444. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Paula Scher sold in 2026 for $5,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Paula Scher record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Paula Scher on OpeningBid →What is a Paula Scher work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paula Scher work is $3,444.
The median Paula Scher print sells for $3,711 across 31 lots.
The median Paula Scher photograph sells for $3,168 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 33 | $3,711 | $15,000 | 93.9% | 2026-10-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,168 | $3,168 | — | 2025-12-16 |
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $1,137–$2,464 | $1,628 | $3,276 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $4,702–$7,260 | $5,544 | $15,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $11,250 |
| Photography | 2025 | $3,168 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Paula Scher worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paula Scher work is $3,444. The median Paula Scher print sells for $3,711 across 31 lots. The median Paula Scher photograph sells for $3,168 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Paula Scher print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paula Scher print is $3,711.
What is Paula Scher's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paula Scher print is $15,000.
What is the average price of a large Paula Scher print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Paula Scher print (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,544, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Paula Scher print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paula Scher print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,628, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Paula Scher's auction record?
Paula Scher's auction record is $15,000, set in 2018.
See the full Paula Scher record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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