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# Shirley Cleary (b. 1942)

Shirley Cleary is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $100. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Shirley Cleary sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $200 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Shirley Cleary work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Shirley Cleary on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/shirley-cleary?ref=kg:shirley-cleary) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Shirley Cleary work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Cleary work is $100.

The median Shirley Cleary work on paper sells for $90 across 2 lots.

The median Shirley Cleary painting sells for $1,100 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | — | 2007-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $90† | $100 | 66.7% | 2024-09-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $100 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $80† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Cleary worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Cleary work is $100. The median Shirley Cleary work on paper sells for $90 across 2 lots. The median Shirley Cleary painting sells for $1,100 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Shirley Cleary's auction record is $1,100, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.