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# Philip Shelton Sears (1867–1953)

Philip Shelton Sears is an American artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,555.

A work by Philip Shelton Sears sold in 2022 for $7,813, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Philip Shelton Sears work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Shelton Sears work is $3,555.

The median Philip Shelton Sears sculpture sells for $3,555 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $3,555 | $21,250 | 92.9% | 2022-01-27 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $675–$4,538 | $2,370 | $4,740 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,506–$7,255 | $4,568 | $21,250 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $21,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $7,813 |

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 Philip Shelton Sears worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philip Shelton Sears work is $3,555. The median Philip Shelton Sears sculpture sells for $3,555 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a Philip Shelton Sears sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philip Shelton Sears sculpture is $3,555.

### What is Philip Shelton Sears's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philip Shelton Sears sculpture is $21,250.

### What is Philip Shelton Sears's auction record?

Philip Shelton Sears's auction record is $21,250, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.