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

# Shane Drinkwater

## What is Shane Drinkwater’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for Shane Drinkwater at 1 houses since 2025. Over the last 24 months the median price was $264 including buyer’s premium (middle half $124–$617, n=9). The auction record is $717 for SF15 (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SF15, 2019 | Ink, pen and acrylic on canvas | $717 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 2 | SF16, 2019 | Ink, pen and acrylic on canvas | $677 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | SF16, 2019 | Ink, pen and acrylic on canvas | $617 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | UP, 2017 | Acrylic and paper on canvas | $449 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | House Series, 2015 | Acrylic on board | $264 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled, 2014 | Mixed media on paper | $175 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | Building, 2015 | Mixed media on paper | $124 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Inside Out, 2014 | Mixed media collage on cardboard | $79 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | Australia Travel Map, 2016 | Pencil | $71 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $617 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $149 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Shane Drinkwater is an Australia artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $175.

A work by Shane Drinkwater sold in 2026 for $264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shane Drinkwater work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shane Drinkwater work is $175.

The median Shane Drinkwater work on paper sells for $102 across 4 lots.

The median Shane Drinkwater painting sells for $617 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $617 | $717 | — | 2026-08-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $102 | $175 | 66.7% | 2026-09-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $717 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $677 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $175 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $124 |

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 Shane Drinkwater worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shane Drinkwater work is $175. The median Shane Drinkwater work on paper sells for $102 across 4 lots. The median Shane Drinkwater painting sells for $617 across 5 lots.

### What is Shane Drinkwater's auction record?

Shane Drinkwater's auction record is $617, set in 2026.

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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, “Shane Drinkwater auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shane-drinkwater (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.