Peter Shelton (b. 1951)
Peter Shelton is an American artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $9,628. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Peter Shelton sold in 2024 for $10,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Shelton on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Shelton work worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Shelton work is $9,628.
The median Peter Shelton sculpture sells for $10,140 across 10 lots.
The median Peter Shelton work on paper sells for $264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $264 | $264 | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $10,140 | $31,325 | 76.9% | 2025-08-21 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $9,450–$14,100 | $10,200 | $31,325 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $31,325 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $18,125 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $264 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Shelton worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Shelton work is $9,628. The median Peter Shelton sculpture sells for $10,140 across 10 lots. The median Peter Shelton work on paper sells for $264 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Peter Shelton sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Shelton sculpture is $10,140.
What is Peter Shelton's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Shelton sculpture is $31,325.
What is Peter Shelton's auction record?
Peter Shelton's auction record is $31,325, set in 2019.
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