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Ben Shahn Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1898–1969

ArtSell has recorded 23 auction results for Ben Shahn works on paper between 2002 and 2026, of which 21 sold (91% sell-through). Prices realised range from $225 to $6,325, with a median of $2,032 across 21 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). A further 3 lots offered at auction whose result the house did not publish are listed but not counted. The highest recorded price is $6,325 for “Ship Deck” at Wright in 2002.

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  1. Worrisome Couple
    Drawing · Paper
    Cottone Auctions · · Lot 66
    $915≈ £682≈ €789Price realizedSign up free to seeView at Cottone Auctions ↗
  2. Ben Shahn, A. Lincoln, 1940, ink on paper
    A. Lincoln, 1940
    Drawing · Paper
    11 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (29.8 x 23.8 cm.), image
    Bonhams · · Lot 238
    $1,152≈ £858≈ €989Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Ben Shahn, Seven figure drawings, ink on paper
    Seven figure drawings
    Drawing · Paper
    16⅝ h x 12¼ w in (42 x 31 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 163
    $826≈ £612≈ €722Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Ben Shahn, Untitled (fresco fragment), fresco on board
    Untitled (fresco fragment)
    fresco on board · Board
    16 h x 13½ w in (41 x 34 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 162
    $3,432≈ £2,544≈ €3,002Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  5. Ben Shahn, School Board, pen and ink on BFK Rives
    School Board
    Drawing · Paper
    31½ h x 22⅝ w in (80 x 57 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 161
    $2,032≈ £1,506≈ €1,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Ben Shahn, Lithographs, on Paper 1968
    Lithographs
    on Paper 1968 · Paper
    H 24.25" W 19" Depth 3"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1196
    Result not publishedEst. $1,000–2,000View at DuMouchelles ↗
  7. Ben Shahn, Owl with Tree, ink on paper
    Owl with Tree
    Drawing · Paper
    8⅝ h x 7⅜ w in (22 x 19 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 229
    $3,528≈ £2,817≈ €3,273Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Ben Shahn, Untitled, 1947, ink on paper
    Untitled, 1947
    Drawing · Paper
    25 h x 38 w in (63 x 97 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 172
    $2,772≈ £2,229≈ €2,594Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. The Pressers
    Mixed media · Paper
    16-1/2 x 11-5/8 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 143
    $2,400≈ £1,976≈ €2,266HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. Ben Shahn, Cello, Ink on paper
    Cello
    Drawing · Paper
    7" h x 10.5" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 31
    $600≈ £521≈ €603HammerSign up free to seeEst. $600–900View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  11. Ben Shahn, Doctor, Watercolor and ink on paper
    Doctor
    Watercolor · Paper
    6.5" h x 5.5" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 95
    $2,200≈ £1,880≈ €2,166HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  12. Ben Shahn, Untitled, INK ON PAPER
    Untitled
    Drawing · Paper
    H 7" W 5.5" TWO POLITICIANS
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 1276
    Result not publishedEst. $200–300View at DuMouchelles ↗
  13. Ben Shahn, Thus Proving, Of Course, The Futility of Fighting Unionism and Ben Shan in an Adamant Mood as Gruff Says: A Pair of Works, watercolor, ink and whiting on paper; ink on artists sketch paper laid down on board, respectively
    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 · · Lot 42
    $5,355≈ £4,017≈ €4,513Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  14. Ben Shahn, His Tomb, c. 1965, ink on paper
    His Tomb, c. 1965
    Drawing · Paper
    6⅝ h x 8⅜ w in (17 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 790
    $520≈ £407≈ €447Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  15. Ben Shahn, Two Men Seated, crayon on paper
    Two Men Seated
    Drawing · Paper
    23¾ h x 17¾ w in (60 x 45 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 789
    $1,820≈ £1,426≈ €1,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  16. Ben Shahn, Untitled, INK DRAWING PAPER
    Untitled
    Drawing · Paper
    H 7.5", W 4.5"
    DuMouchelles · · Lot 2035
    Result not publishedEst. $1,500–2,500View at DuMouchelles ↗
  17. Group of four figural drawings of Villagers, each signed "Ben Shahn", pen
    Drawing · Paper
    largest (sight) 4-7/8 x 6 in. smallest (sight) 2-7/8 x 2-1/4 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 1239
    $650≈ £494≈ €558HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  18. Ben Shahn, Chairs and Bass Violin, 1949, Ink on Paper
    Chairs and Bass Violin, 1949
    Drawing · Paper
    Sheet - 25" high x 38" wide
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 35
    $3,200≈ £2,258≈ €2,831HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  19. Ben Shahn, Vanity, ink on card
    Vanity
    Drawing · Board
    13 x 9in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3077
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Bonhams ↗
  20. Ben Shahn, Coral Vets #8 - Dying Man, 1945, ink on paper
    Coral Vets #8 - Dying Man, 1945
    Drawing · Paper
    6 x 11 1/2in
    Bonhams · · Lot 3076
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  21. Ben Shahn, Owl No. 1, 1968 Litho "Owl No. 1" Crayon signed and with red artist stamp on left side
    Owl No. 1
    Drawing
    23 7/8 x 13 1/8 in
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 194
    $225≈ £151≈ €170HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  22. Ben Shahn, The Porch, 1961, Gouache
    The Porch, 1961
    Gouache
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 137
    $1,200≈ £603≈ €761Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  23. Ben Shahn, Man Crossing a Street, oil on paper
    Man Crossing a Street
    Oil · Paper
    9 x 11 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 109
    $2,160≈ £1,045≈ €1,465Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  24. Ben Shahn, (American, 1898-1969), watercolor and ink on paper
    (American, 1898-1969)
    Watercolor · Paper
    16 1/2 x 11 3/4in (42 x 30cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 116
    $3,525≈ £2,017≈ €2,954Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗
  25. Ben Shahn, Mother and Child, c. 1935, ink and wash on paper
    Mother and Child, c. 1935
    Drawing · Paper
    11½ h x 8½ w in (29 x 22 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 176
    $2,006≈ £1,134≈ €1,668Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  26. Ben Shahn, Ship Deck, 1961, ink and gouache on paper
    Ship Deck, 1961
    Gouache · Paper
    19 h x 26 w in (48 x 66 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 163
    $6,325≈ £3,981≈ €6,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Wright ↗

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