> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shells · updated 2026-11-01

# [shells]

[shells] is a German artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $978.

A work by [shells] sold in 2000 for $1,150, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a [shells] work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a [shells] work is $978.

The median [shells] print sells for $978 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $978 | $1,840 | — | 2001-06-26 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $762–$1,236 | $978 | $1,840 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $1,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $1,265 |

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 [shells] worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a [shells] work is $978. The median [shells] print sells for $978 across 6 lots.

### What is [shells]'s auction record?

[shells]'s auction record is $1,840, set in 1998.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “[shells] auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shells (updated 2026-11-01).

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.