Shirley Carnt
What is Shirley Carnt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for Shirley Carnt at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $278 including buyer’s premium (middle half $126–$335, n=5). The auction record is $454 for Thornham Marsh (2025, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornham Marsh, 1993 | Hornham Marsh | $454 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 2 | Early Morning Feeders (ii). Thornham Saltings, 20th century | Hornham Saltings | $335 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | The Old Keeper in Winter Woodland | Oil on board | $335 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Kelling Lake | Oil on canvas | $278 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Brancaster Staithe, Summer Morning, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $190 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Stormy Morning, Brancaster Staithe, 20th century | Oil on canvas | $141 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Dec 2023 |
| 7 | Reed Cutting in the Thurne, 20th century | Oil on board | $126 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | An atmospheric winter view over water | Oil on canvas | $113 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $234 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Shirley Carnt is a British artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $176. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Shirley Carnt sold in 2025 for $278, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Shirley Carnt on OpeningBid →What is a Shirley Carnt work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Carnt work is $176.
The median Shirley Carnt painting sells for $126 across 26 lots.
The median Shirley Carnt print sells for $13 across 1 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 | 1 | $13‡ | $13‡ | — | 2025-11-29 |
| Paintings | 30 | $126†‡ | $457‡ | 86.7% | 2025-12-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Shirley Carnt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $13. Paintings (30 lots) median $126, record $457. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Shirley Carnt painting sells for around 9.5× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $56–$316†‡ | $117†‡ | $454 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $62–$212†‡ | $124†‡ | $457‡ |
† 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 | 2024 | $457‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $454 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $13‡ |
‡ 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 Shirley Carnt worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Carnt work is $176. The median Shirley Carnt painting sells for $126 across 26 lots. The median Shirley Carnt print sells for $13 across 1 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 Shirley Carnt painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Shirley Carnt painting is $126. 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 Shirley Carnt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Shirley Carnt painting is $457. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Shirley Carnt painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Shirley Carnt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $124, 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 Shirley Carnt's auction record?
Shirley Carnt's auction record is $454, set in 2025.
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