Ben Shahn Watercolors: Auction Prices

American · 1898–1969

ArtSell has recorded 3 auction results for Ben Shahn watercolors between 2005 and 2022, of which 3 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,200 to $5,355, with a median of $3,525 across 3 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $5,355 for “Thus Proving, Of Course, The Futility of Fighting Unionism and Ben Shan in an Adamant Mood as Gruff Says: A Pair of Works” at Bonhams in 2020.

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1. 
   Doctor

   Watercolor · Paper

   6.5" h x 5.5" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Sep 11, 2022 · Lot 95
   $2,200≈ £1,880≈ €2,166HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
2. 
   Thus Proving, Of Course, The Futility of Fighting Unionism and Ben Shan in an Adamant Mood as Gruff Says: A Pair of Works

   Watercolor · Paper

   image, 8 1/4 x 6in (21 x 15.2cm), sheet, 10 x 6 7/8in (25.4 x 17.5cm); 12 x 8 7/8in (30.5 x 22.5cm), respectively

   Bonhams · Nov 24, 2020 · Lot 42
   $5,355≈ £4,017≈ €4,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
3. 
   (American, 1898-1969)

   Watercolor · Paper

   16 1/2 x 11 3/4in (42 x 30cm)

   Bonhams · Nov 6, 2005 · Lot 116
   $3,525≈ £2,017≈ €2,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗

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