> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-shelton · updated 2026-11-03

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Peter Shelton auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-shelton (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.