Tony Scherman (1950–2023)
What is Tony Scherman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Tony Scherman at 15 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $444 including buyer’s premium (middle half $254–$1,276, n=5). The auction record is $18,750 for Jupiter Concealed (2014, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jupiter Concealed, 1991 | Encaustic | $18,750 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 2 | macbeth; mrs macbeth (mother) | Oil and encaustic on canvas | $17,807 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 3 | still life | Encaustic paint on canvas | $17,807 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 4 | The blue highway, Elvis circa 72, circa 1999 | Encaustic and oil on canvas | $17,255 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | Macbeth: Act I, Scene iii, 1950 | Encaustic | $13,724 | Bonhams | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | STILL LIFE IN INTERIOR, 1981 | Oil and encaustic on canvas signed and dated /81 on t | $13,465 | Waddingtons | Nov 2011 |
| 7 | Woman in Bar, 1988 | Encaustic | $9,375 | Wright | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | STUDY FOR BANQUO'S FUNERAL: WITCH #1 | Huile et encaustique sur toile | $4,543 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 2016 |
| 9 | Death of Louis XVI Robespierre, 1996 | Oil paint | $3,750 | Phillips | Sep 2017 |
| 10 | Callisto, 1993 | Encaustic on thick paper | $3,201 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $3,125 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $13,465 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Tony Scherman is a Canadian artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $3,000. 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 Tony Scherman is recorded as sold in 2023 for $8,292; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Scherman work is $3,000.
The median Tony Scherman painting sells for $3,000 across 39 lots.
The median Tony Scherman print sells for $64 across 4 lots.
The median Tony Scherman work on paper sells for $601 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Tony Scherman paintings typically sell for $1,622–$3,475 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 4 | $64 | $64 | — | 2026-02-05 |
| Paintings | 57 | $3,000†‡ | $22,276 | 68.4% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $601 | $601 | — | 2018-03-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Tony Scherman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $64. Paintings (57 lots) median $3,000, record $22,276. A typical Tony Scherman painting sells for around 47× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $1,622–$3,475‡ | $2,598‡ | $22,276 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $4,017–$13,594†‡ | $9,375†‡ | $18,750 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $22,276 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $18,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $601 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $64 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tony Scherman worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tony Scherman work is $3,000. The median Tony Scherman painting sells for $3,000 across 39 lots. The median Tony Scherman print sells for $64 across 4 lots. The median Tony Scherman work on paper sells for $601 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Tony Scherman paintings typically sell for $1,622–$3,475 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Tony Scherman painting?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tony Scherman painting is $3,000. 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 Tony Scherman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tony Scherman painting is $22,276.
What is the average price of a medium Tony Scherman painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Tony Scherman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,598, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Tony Scherman painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Tony Scherman painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Tony Scherman's auction record?
Tony Scherman's auction record is $22,276, set in 1999.
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