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# Shirley Pettibone (1938–2011)

Shirley Pettibone is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,020.

A work by Shirley Pettibone sold in 2024 for $5,895, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Shirley Pettibone work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Pettibone work is $1,020.

The median Shirley Pettibone work on paper sells for $875 across 8 lots.

The median Shirley Pettibone print sells for $1,250 across 5 lots.

The median Shirley Pettibone painting sells for $1,375 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $1,250 | $2,160 | 83.3% | 2023-09-07 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,375 | $5,895 | — | 2024-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $875 | $5,000 | 80% | 2025-08-21 |

Shirley Pettibone's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,250 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,375, record $5,895.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,895 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $2,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,375 |

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 Pettibone worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Shirley Pettibone work is $1,020. The median Shirley Pettibone work on paper sells for $875 across 8 lots. The median Shirley Pettibone print sells for $1,250 across 5 lots. The median Shirley Pettibone painting sells for $1,375 across 3 lots.

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

Shirley Pettibone's auction record is $5,895, set in 2024.

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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.