Shane Bowden (b. 1974)
What is Shane Bowden’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Shane Bowden at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $439 including buyer’s premium (middle half $396–$578, n=5). The auction record is $699 for Homage to Whiteley, Head of Christie (2026, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homage to Whiteley, Head of Christie | Acrylic on canvas | $699 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Looking for a Cause | Acrylic on canvas | $578 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Seated Figure | Mixed media on canvas | $439 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Ned Kelly's Armour | Acrylic on canvas | $423 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| 5 | Bouquet | Mixed media on canvas | $396 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Keep Ya Head Up | Mixed media on canvas | $396 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Ivy Ivy Blue, 2010 | Acrylic and aerosol paint on canvas | $327 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2019 |
| 8 | Enlightenment, 2021 | Acrylic on canvas | $152 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $409 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $423 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Shane Bowden is an Australia, United States artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $409. 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 Shane Bowden sold in 2026 for $699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Shane Bowden record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Shane Bowden on OpeningBid →What is a Shane Bowden work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shane Bowden work is $409.
The median Shane Bowden painting sells for $396 across 9 lots.
The median Shane Bowden print sells for $655 across 2 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 | 3 | $655†‡ | $885‡ | 66.7% | 2023-02-24 |
| Paintings | 12 | $396† | $699 | 75% | 2026-03-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Shane Bowden's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $655 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $396, record $699.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $259–$396† | $327† | $439 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $885‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $699 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $578 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $425† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Shane Bowden worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shane Bowden work is $409. The median Shane Bowden painting sells for $396 across 9 lots. The median Shane Bowden print sells for $655 across 2 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 Shane Bowden painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shane Bowden painting is $396. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Shane Bowden's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shane Bowden painting is $699.
What is Shane Bowden's auction record?
Shane Bowden's auction record is $885, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Shane Bowden record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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