Shakespeare
Shakespeare is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $525. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Shakespeare sold in 2025 for $653, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shakespeare on OpeningBid →What is a Shakespeare work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shakespeare work is $525.
The median Shakespeare sculpture sells for $208 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $208 | $208 | — | 2023-11-14 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $208 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shakespeare worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shakespeare work is $525. The median Shakespeare sculpture sells for $208 across 1 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 Shakespeare's auction record?
Shakespeare's auction record is $705, set in 2002.
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