Sheila Hicks (b. 1934)
What is Sheila Hicks’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Sheila Hicks at 18 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,220 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,803–$55,622, n=8). The auction record is $254,000 for Untitled (cotton, linen and wool installation) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (cotton, linen and wool installation), 1975 | Installation | $254,000 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled (cotton and applied wrapped cordage), 1975 | Cotton | $125,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | May 2016 |
| 3 | Tahoe Wall, 1970 | Wall hanging | $93,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2012 |
| 4 | Untitled (silk and gold thread embroidery on canvas), 1984 | Silk and gold thread embroidery on canvas | $84,500 | Wright | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Untitled (silk and gold thread embroidery on canvas), 1984 | Embroidery | $84,500 | Rago Arts | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Tahoe (Rainbow), 1975 | Linen | $81,250 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2012 |
| 7 | Soft Stone Fiber Sculpture Orange, 2015 | Baumwolle, Wolle | $75,682 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1970 | Echeveaux de lin torsadés, soie et coton | $71,250 | PIASA | Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Sheila Hicks (née en 1934), 1973 | Crayon Modèle créé en 1973 60×59,5cm Provenance : - Galerie Art Mural – Suzy Langlois | $65,907 | PIASA | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Big Wheel of Shiva, 1976 | Textile | $62,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $54,180 |
| Other | 22 | $29,276 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $71,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $50,012 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $21,420 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Sheila Hicks is an American artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $34,618. 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 Sheila Hicks sold in 2026 for $54,180, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sheila Hicks on OpeningBid →What is a Sheila Hicks work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sheila Hicks work is $34,618.
The median Sheila Hicks painting sells for $45,844 across 5 lots.
The median Sheila Hicks sculpture sells for $54,330 across 3 lots.
The median Sheila Hicks work on paper sells for $65,907 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $45,844 | $60,960 | — | 2026-02-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $65,907† | $75,000† | — | 2025-01-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $54,330‡ | $75,682 | — | 2023-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $125,000 | $254,000 | — | 2026-02-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $75,682 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $75,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $65,907 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $60,960 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $54,330‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $54,180 |
† 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 Sheila Hicks worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sheila Hicks work is $34,618. The median Sheila Hicks painting sells for $45,844 across 5 lots. The median Sheila Hicks sculpture sells for $54,330 across 3 lots. The median Sheila Hicks work on paper sells for $65,907 across 3 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 Sheila Hicks's auction record?
Sheila Hicks's auction record is $254,000, set in 2026.
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