> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shag-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# Shag (b. 1962)

## What is Shag’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Summer of 86, 2025 | Screenprint in colors | $528 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $8,320 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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.

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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, “Shag auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shag-2 (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.