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# BOXER, STANLEY (1926–2000)

## What is BOXER, STANLEY’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for BOXER, STANLEY at 11 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,245–$24,765, n=8). The auction record is $33,020 for Untitled (oil on canvas) (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1970 | Oil on canvas | $33,020 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Aridbleachofattemptedmoan, 1980 | Oil on linen | $30,480 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Vah Moondust, 1971 | Oil on canvas | $22,860 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Murmuring Rip of Bled Appeal | Oil on linen | $14,375 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Tremblingshoshonearcadia, 1989 | Oil paint | $13,750 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Fealtiesscorched, 1990 | Oil, acrylic, pigment and sand on canvas | $12,500 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Circlet of Astral Flowers, 1974 | Oil on linen | $11,430 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2024 |
| 8 | Splinterdchilledheat | Oil on canvas | $11,250 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Past Flake Leaves Light, 1975 | Oil on linen | $10,880 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | WASMACHTESDERSHATTEN (WHATISTHESHADOWDOING) | Mixed media on canvas | $10,625 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $9,063 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $9,375 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BOXER, STANLEY is an American artist with 46 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $7,133. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by BOXER, STANLEY sold in 2026 for $7,562, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BOXER, STANLEY work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BOXER, STANLEY work is $7,133.

The median BOXER, STANLEY painting sells for $9,375 across 15 lots.

The median BOXER, STANLEY sculpture sells for $520 across 3 lots.

The median BOXER, STANLEY work on paper sells for $307 across 2 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 | 2 | — | — | — | 2016-09-29 |
| Paintings | 15 | $9,375† | $30,480 | — | 2026-10-08 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $307† | $400† | 66.7% | 2021-04-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $520 | $585 | — | 2021-05-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $7,298–$13,750† | $10,880† | $30,480 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $30,480 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $16,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $585 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $520 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $400† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $215† |

† 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 BOXER, STANLEY worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BOXER, STANLEY work is $7,133. The median BOXER, STANLEY painting sells for $9,375 across 15 lots. The median BOXER, STANLEY sculpture sells for $520 across 3 lots. The median BOXER, STANLEY work on paper sells for $307 across 2 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 BOXER, STANLEY painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BOXER, STANLEY painting is $9,375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BOXER, STANLEY's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BOXER, STANLEY painting is $30,480.

### What is the average price of a large BOXER, STANLEY painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a large BOXER, STANLEY painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $10,880, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BOXER, STANLEY's auction record?

BOXER, STANLEY's auction record is $33,020, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.