Shag (b. 1962)
What is Shag’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Shag at 2 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,715 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,270–$10,880, n=9). The auction record is $15,240 for Ray’s Mistake (2025, Los Angeles Modern Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ray’s Mistake, 1996 | Acrylic paint | $15,240 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Seafood Dinner, 1998 | Acrylic paint | $10,880 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Turquoise Sun, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $10,880 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | The Fourteenth Hole, 2005 | Acrylic on panel | $8,320 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | The Assassin, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $5,715 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Lady Z, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $5,080 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | The Morbid Cat, 2007 | Mixed media | $2,772 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2024 |
| 8 | Black Widow, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $1,270 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Hello, Old Friend, 2007 | Acrylic paint | $762 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Nov 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Summer of 86, 2025 | Screenprint in colors | $528 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $8,320 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $8,320 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Shag is an artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $5,398.
A work by Shag sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Shag record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Shag on OpeningBid →What is a Shag work worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shag work is $5,398.
The median Shag painting sells for $7,018 across 8 lots.
The median Shag print sells for $528 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $528 | $528 | — | 2026-03-13 |
| Paintings | 8 | $7,018 | $15,240 | — | 2026-06-25 |
Shag's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $528. Paintings (8 lots) median $7,018, record $15,240. A typical Shag painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,366–$10,880 | $9,600 | $15,240 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $15,240 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $528 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shag worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shag work is $5,398. The median Shag painting sells for $7,018 across 8 lots. The median Shag print sells for $528 across 1 lots.
What is Shag's auction record?
Shag's auction record is $15,240, set in 2025.
See the full Shag record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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