Samuel Shelley (1740–1818)
Samuel Shelley is a British (modern) artist with 61 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $914. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Samuel Shelley is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,986; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Shelley work is $914.
The median Samuel Shelley work on paper sells for $885 across 25 lots.
The median Samuel Shelley painting sells for $1,496 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Shelley work on papers typically sell for $374–$1,597 (the middle half of 24 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,496 | $13,298 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $885†‡ | $4,553 | 71.4% | 2026-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $12,654 | $13,298 | — | 2021-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $956–$2,057 | $1,413 | $13,298 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $374–$1,597†‡ | $771†‡ | $4,553 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $13,298 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,553 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $4,534 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,885 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Shelley worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Shelley work is $914. The median Samuel Shelley work on paper sells for $885 across 25 lots. The median Samuel Shelley painting sells for $1,496 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Shelley work on papers typically sell for $374–$1,597 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Samuel Shelley work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Shelley work on paper is $885. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Shelley's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Shelley work on paper is $4,553.
What is the average price of a small Samuel Shelley work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Shelley work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $771, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Shelley's auction record?
Samuel Shelley's auction record is $13,298, set in 2021.
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