Tom Shanks (1921–2020)
Tom Shanks is a Scottish artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $720.
A work by Tom Shanks sold in 2026 for $1,521, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Shanks on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Shanks work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Shanks work is $720.
The median Tom Shanks work on paper sells for $613 across 9 lots.
The median Tom Shanks painting sells for $2,275 across 1 lots.
The median Tom Shanks photograph sells for $1,023 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $2,275 | $2,275 | 50% | 2025-02-11 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $613 | $1,106 | 75% | 2025-04-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,023 | $1,023 | — | 2022-01-19 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $602–$765 | $657 | $1,106 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,275 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,106 |
| Photography | 2022 | $1,023 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $848 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tom Shanks worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Shanks work is $720. The median Tom Shanks work on paper sells for $613 across 9 lots. The median Tom Shanks painting sells for $2,275 across 1 lots. The median Tom Shanks photograph sells for $1,023 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Tom Shanks work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Shanks work on paper is $613.
What is Tom Shanks's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Shanks work on paper is $1,106.
What is Tom Shanks's auction record?
Tom Shanks's auction record is $2,275, set in 2025.
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