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Alan Shields Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1944–2005

ArtSell has recorded 11 auction results for Alan Shields works on paper between 2014 and 2026, of which 11 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $191 to $6,875, with a median of $875 across 11 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 1 lot offered at auction whose result the house did not publish is listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $6,875 for “Three works: (i) Flock Pool, 1986; (ii) Eggs are Ready, 1986; (iii) My Sweet Daddy Back” at Phillips in 2014.

Record: Three works: (i) Flock Pool, 1986; (ii) Eggs are Ready, 1986; (iii) My Sweet Daddy Back — $6,875Sign up free to see

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  1. Alan Shields, West in the Breast (from the Soft and Fluffy Gears series), 1987, punched, glued, sewn and assembled handmade paper
    West in the Breast (from the Soft and Fluffy Gears series), 1987
    punched, glued, sewn and assembled handmade paper · Paper
    18¼ h x 18¼ w in (46 x 46 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 256
    $599≈ £447≈ €518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Alan Shields, King Sponge (from the Soft and Fluffy Gears series), 1987, punched, glued, sewn and assembled handmade paper
    King Sponge (from the Soft and Fluffy Gears series), 1987
    punched, glued, sewn and assembled handmade paper · Paper
    18¾ h x 18¾ w in (48 x 48 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 255
    $532≈ £397≈ €460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Alan Shields, Untitled (Tight Lattice), 1975, mixed media with paper, acrylic and thread
    Untitled (Tight Lattice), 1975
    Acrylic · Paper
    14 h x 14 w in (36 x 36 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 236
    $3,024≈ £2,354≈ €2,744Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  4. Alan Shields, Rat, 1974, watercolor, string, torn paper (double-sided)
    Rat, 1974
    Watercolor · Paper
    17 h x 16¾ w in (43 x 43 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 248
    $2,772≈ £2,252≈ €2,610Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Alan Shields, Synchromesh, from Soft and Fluffy Gears, 1987, Punched, glued, sewn and assembled handmade paper in colors, the full sheet
    Synchromesh, from Soft and Fluffy Gears, 1987
    Punched, glued, sewn and assembled handmade paper in colors, the full sheet · Paper · ed. 4/15
    S. 20 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (52.7 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 14
    $191≈ £152≈ €178Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Alan Shields, Untitled, 1973, mixed media and collage on paper
    Untitled, 1973
    Mixed media · Paper
    9⅛ h x 16⅝ w in (23 x 42 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 459
    $875≈ £731≈ €858Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Alan Shields, Synchromesh, from Soft and Fluffy Gears, 1987, Punched, glued, sewn and assembled Handmade paper in colors, the full sheet
    Synchromesh, from Soft and Fluffy Gears, 1987
    Punched, glued, sewn and assembled Handmade paper in colors, the full sheet · Paper · ed. 4/15
    S. 21 x 18 1/2 in. (53.3 x 47 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 218
    $313≈ £241≈ €278Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Alan Shields, Worm with a Spur, from Soft and Fluffy Gears, 1987, Punched, glued, sewn and assembled Handmade paper in colors, the full sheet
    Worm with a Spur, from Soft and Fluffy Gears, 1987
    Punched, glued, sewn and assembled Handmade paper in colors, the full sheet · Paper · ed. 4/15
    S. 28 x 28 in. (71.1 x 71.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 217
    $2,750≈ £2,114≈ €2,446Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Alan Shields, West in the Breast, from Soft and Fluffy Gears, 1987, Punched, glued, sewn and assembled Handmade paper in colors, the full sheet
    West in the Breast, from Soft and Fluffy Gears, 1987
    Punched, glued, sewn and assembled Handmade paper in colors, the full sheet · Paper · ed. 7/15
    S. 18 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (47.6 x 47.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 216
    $500≈ £384≈ €445Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Phillips ↗
  10. Alan Shields, - ''Dingle Berry''-, watercolor and graphite on paper, 1969
    - ''Dingle Berry''-
    Watercolor · Paper
    Rachel Davis Fine Arts · · Lot 298
    Result not publishedEst. $700–1,000View at Rachel Davis Fine Arts ↗
  11. Alan Shields, Paper, Two Mixed Media Works on Paper
    Paper
    Mixed media · Paper
    47" dia
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 122
    $1,100≈ £843≈ €958HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  12. Alan Shields, Three works: (i) Flock Pool, 1986; (ii) Eggs are Ready, 1986; (iii) My Sweet Daddy Back, 1986, watercolor, stitching on handmade paper
    Three works: (i) Flock Pool, 1986; (ii) Eggs are Ready, 1986; (iii) My Sweet Daddy Back, 1986
    Watercolor · Paper
    (i) 26 x 26 in. (66 x 66 cm.) (ii, iii) 25 1/2 x 25 1/2 in. (64.8 x 64.8 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 174
    $6,875≈ £4,100≈ €4,948Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗

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