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# 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.

**1 Samuel Shelley work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Samuel Shelley work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Samuel Shelley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-shelley (updated 2026-11-02).

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.