Stephen Shore (b. 1947)
What is Stephen Shore’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 243 auction results for Stephen Shore at 18 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,213 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,024–$6,380, n=28). The auction record is $53,340 for U.S. Route 10, Post Falls, Idaho (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. Route 10, Post Falls, Idaho, 1974 | Hand coloring | $53,340 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, August 13, 1979, 2000 | Hand coloring | $47,880 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 3 | U.S. 10, Post Falls, Idaho, August 25, 1974, 1974 | Hand coloring | $40,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Merced River, Yosemite National Park, CA, 8/13/1979, 1619 | Hand coloring | $38,700 | Phillips | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | La Brea Ave + Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, California, 6/21/1975, 1975 | Chromogenic print | $38,100 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 6 | Beverly Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California, June 21, 1975, 1947 | Hand coloring | $37,800 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | 2nd Street, Ashland, Wisconsin, 1973 | Hand coloring | $35,560 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beverly Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California, June 21, 1975 | Chromogenic contact print | $38,975 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, August 13, 1979, 2000 | Hand coloring | $37,800 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California, August 13, 1979, 2000 | Hand coloring | $31,500 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 234 | $6,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $11,608 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 179 | $5,040 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 243 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Stephen Shore is an American artist with 333 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $6,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Stephen Shore sold in 2026 for $15,136, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Stephen Shore record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Stephen Shore on OpeningBid →What is a Stephen Shore work worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stephen Shore work is $6,000.
The median Stephen Shore photograph sells for $6,000 across 228 lots.
The median Stephen Shore print sells for $4,375 across 7 lots.
The median Stephen Shore work on paper sells for $6,600 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Stephen Shore photographs typically sell for $3,299–$8,750 (the middle half of 173 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Stephen Shore photographs typically sell for $6,963–$18,022 (the middle half of 48 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $4,375 | $23,750 | 77.8% | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $6,600 | $6,600 | 50% | 2005-02-15 |
| Photography | 262 | $6,000† | $53,340 | 87% | 2026-10-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $37,800 | $53,340 | — | 2025-10-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,450–$4,375 | $4,000 | $10,991 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 173 | $3,299–$8,750† | $5,040† | $53,340 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 48 | $6,963–$18,022 | $11,025 | $47,880 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $53,340 |
| Photography | 2024 | $47,880 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $23,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $6,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Stephen Shore worth?
Across 243 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Stephen Shore work is $6,000. The median Stephen Shore photograph sells for $6,000 across 228 lots. The median Stephen Shore print sells for $4,375 across 7 lots. The median Stephen Shore work on paper sells for $6,600 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Stephen Shore photographs typically sell for $3,299–$8,750 (the middle half of 173 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Stephen Shore photographs typically sell for $6,963–$18,022 (the middle half of 48 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Stephen Shore photograph?
Based on 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Stephen Shore photograph is $6,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Stephen Shore's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Stephen Shore photograph is $53,340.
What is the average price of a small Stephen Shore photograph?
Based on 173 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Stephen Shore photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Stephen Shore photograph?
Based on 48 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Stephen Shore photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,025, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Stephen Shore's auction record?
Stephen Shore's auction record is $53,340, set in 2023.
See the full Stephen Shore record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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