Shapiro, Shmuel (1924–1983)
Shapiro, Shmuel is an USA artist with 97 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $181. 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 Shapiro, Shmuel is recorded as sold in 2024 for $269; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shapiro, Shmuel on OpeningBid →What is a Shapiro, Shmuel work worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shapiro, Shmuel work is $181.
The median Shapiro, Shmuel work on paper sells for $169 across 22 lots.
The median Shapiro, Shmuel painting sells for $566 across 24 lots.
The median Shapiro, Shmuel print sells for $88 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Shapiro, Shmuel work on papers typically sell for $106–$224 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 27 | $88†‡ | $184 | 63% | 2024-12-06 |
| Paintings | 30 | $566†‡ | $4,816‡ | 80% | 2024-09-26 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $169†‡ | $672‡ | 61.1% | 2024-02-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,354‡ | $4,816‡ | — | 2024-09-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Shapiro, Shmuel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $88 with 63% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $566, record $4,816. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Shapiro, Shmuel painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $2,354.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $56–$104†‡ | $87†‡ | $184 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $197–$424†‡ | $259†‡ | $915† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $832–$1,454†‡ | $1,166†‡ | $4,816‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $106–$224†‡ | $164†‡ | $672‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,816‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,031‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $672‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $571‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $184 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $152† |
† 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 Shapiro, Shmuel worth?
Across 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shapiro, Shmuel work is $181. The median Shapiro, Shmuel work on paper sells for $169 across 22 lots. The median Shapiro, Shmuel painting sells for $566 across 24 lots. The median Shapiro, Shmuel print sells for $88 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Shapiro, Shmuel work on papers typically sell for $106–$224 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Shapiro, Shmuel work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shapiro, Shmuel work on paper is $169. 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 Shapiro, Shmuel's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shapiro, Shmuel work on paper is $672. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Shapiro, Shmuel painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shapiro, Shmuel painting is $566. 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 Shapiro, Shmuel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shapiro, Shmuel painting is $4,816. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Shapiro, Shmuel print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shapiro, Shmuel print is $88. 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 Shapiro, Shmuel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shapiro, Shmuel print is $184.
What is the average price of a small Shapiro, Shmuel work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shapiro, Shmuel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Shapiro, Shmuel painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Shapiro, Shmuel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Shapiro, Shmuel's auction record?
Shapiro, Shmuel's auction record is $4,816, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Shapiro, Shmuel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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