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# William Gordon Shields (1883–1947)

William Gordon Shields is an American artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $1,800.

A work by William Gordon Shields sold in 2005 for $9,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a William Gordon Shields work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gordon Shields work is $1,800.

The median William Gordon Shields photograph sells for $1,800 across 3 lots.

The median William Gordon Shields print sells for $1,000 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 66.7% | 2002-12-05 |
| Photography | 4 | $1,800 | $5,022 | 75% | 2002-10-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2002 | $5,022 |
| Photography | 2002 | $1,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,000 |

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 William Gordon Shields worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Gordon Shields work is $1,800. The median William Gordon Shields photograph sells for $1,800 across 3 lots. The median William Gordon Shields print sells for $1,000 across 2 lots.

### What is William Gordon Shields's auction record?

William Gordon Shields's auction record is $9,000, set in 2005.

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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.