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# Shirley Baker (1932–2014)

Shirley Baker is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $1,187.

A work by Shirley Baker sold in 2024 for $1,287, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shirley Baker work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Baker work is $1,187.

The median Shirley Baker photograph sells for $992 across 6 lots.

The median Shirley Baker print sells for $1,416 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,416 | $1,947 | — | 2021-05-28 |
| Photography | 6 | $992 | $3,480 | — | 2024-11-19 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $797–$1,262 | $992 | $3,480 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $3,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,947 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,416 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,287 |

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 Shirley Baker worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Baker work is $1,187. The median Shirley Baker photograph sells for $992 across 6 lots. The median Shirley Baker print sells for $1,416 across 3 lots.

### What is Shirley Baker's auction record?

Shirley Baker's auction record is $3,480, set in 2023.

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

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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.