Richard Shaw (1890–1980)
What is Richard Shaw’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Richard Shaw at 9 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,560 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,920–$2,640, n=5). The auction record is $9,450 for Domino House (2023, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domino House, 1996 | Porcelain | $9,450 | Rago Arts | Jan 2023 |
| 2 | Childhood Well Spent, 1941 | Painted ceramic | $5,355 | Bonhams | Sep 2021 |
| 3 | Still Life with Skull and Glass, 1941 | Glass | $5,325 | Bonhams | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | Book Figure; Cigar Plate, 1980 | Porcelain | $5,240 | Rago Arts | Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Walking Figure with Funnel, 1982 | Trompe l'oeil hand-decorated and glazed porcelain | $3,696 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Paint Box Teapot No. 4, 2006 | Porcelain | $3,528 | Rago Arts | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | Titanic, 1970 | Painted and glazed ceramic in two parts | $3,525 | Christie's | Dec 2000 |
| 8 | Cardboard Barn, 1941 | Ceramics | $3,187 | Bonhams | Jul 2021 |
| 9 | Artist's House of Cards, 2003 | Porcelain | $2,813 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Past Habits, 2010 | Porcelain | $2,640 | Rago Arts | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 8 | $2,874 |
| Other | 11 | $2,640 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,727 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Richard Shaw is an American artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,480. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Richard Shaw sold in 2026 for $2,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Shaw on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Shaw work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Shaw work is $2,480.
The median Richard Shaw work on paper sells for $50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $50 | $50 | — | 2023-11-18 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $50 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Shaw worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Shaw work is $2,480. The median Richard Shaw work on paper sells for $50 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Richard Shaw's auction record?
Richard Shaw's auction record is $9,450, set in 2023.
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