Ben Shahn Oil Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1898–1969

ArtSell has recorded 4 auction results for Ben Shahn oil paintings between 2007 and 2023, of which 4 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,160 to $19,200, with a median of $2,590 across 4 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $19,200 for “Alienation” at Bonhams in 2008.

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1. 
   Woman with Short Bob, circa 1926

   Oil · Canvas

   16 x 9 1/8 in. (40.6 x 23.2 cm.)

   Bonhams · Aug 23, 2023 · Lot 82
   $2,304≈ £1,826≈ €2,132Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
2. 
   Alienation, 1943

   Oil · Canvas

   23 x 36in

   Bonhams · May 21, 2008 · Lot 1114
   $19,200≈ £9,768≈ €12,188Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–16,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   Man Crossing a Street

   Oil · Paper

   9 x 11 3/4in

   Bonhams · Nov 28, 2007 · Lot 109
   $2,160≈ £1,045≈ €1,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
4. 
   City Tenements

   Oil · Board

   22-1/4” x 15-1/4”

   James D. Julia · Aug 28, 2007 · Lot 717
   $2,875≈ £1,428≈ €2,104Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,000View at James D. Julia ↗

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