Jim Shaw Drawings: Auction Prices

American · b. 1952

ArtSell has recorded 48 auction results for Jim Shaw drawings between 2007 and 2026, of which 45 sold (94% sell-through). Prices realised range from $889 to $32,500, with a median of $2,520 across 45 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $32,500 for “Untitled (Ripped Face Drawing)” at Phillips in 2014.

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  1. Jim Shaw, Untitled (Noir Portrait Series), 1978, graphite and airbrush on paper
    Untitled (Noir Portrait Series), 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    27 x 35.7 cm (10 5/8 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    £1,097≈ $1,461≈ €1,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Jim Shaw, Untitled Study for "Women in the Wilderness", 2005, graphite on vellum
    Untitled Study for "Women in the Wilderness", 2005
    Drawing · Other support
    35.2 x 42.9 cm (13 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 193
    £710≈ $945≈ €814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Jim Shaw, Untitled Study for "Women in the Wilderness", 2005, graphite and tape on vellum
    Untitled Study for "Women in the Wilderness", 2005
    Drawing · Other support
    35.5 x 52 cm (13 7/8 x 20 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 192
    £710≈ $945≈ €814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Jim Shaw, Untitled, 1986, charcoal, graphite and white chalk on paper
    Untitled, 1986
    Drawing · Paper
    13½ h x 10⅝ w in (34 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 224
    $4,064≈ £3,097≈ €3,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Jim Shaw, Untitled (Noir Portrait Series), 1978, graphite and airbrush on paper
    Untitled (Noir Portrait Series), 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    27 x 35.7 cm (10 5/8 x 14 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 377
    £2,838≈ $3,763≈ €3,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing (I was dawdling), 1995, Unique graphite drawing, on wove paper
    Dream Drawing (I was dawdling), 1995
    Drawing · Paper
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 184
    $953≈ £700≈ €821Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
  7. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing (Going thru old dream drawings...), 2000, pencil on paper
    Dream Drawing (Going thru old dream drawings...), 2000
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 135
    $889≈ £655≈ €767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing (3 Dreams), 1993, pencil on paper
    Dream Drawing (3 Dreams), 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    11⅞ h x 8⅞ w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 127
    $1,270≈ £935≈ €1,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing (I was looking for a place to masturbate...), 1994, pencil on paper
    Dream Drawing (I was looking for a place to masturbate...), 1994
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 134
    $1,778≈ £1,309≈ €1,534Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing (I had a bunch of art need...), 1997, pencil on paper
    Dream Drawing (I had a bunch of art need...), 1997
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 129
    $1,270≈ £935≈ €1,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $150–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  11. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing (In NYC a black business man was walking with a white business woman...), 1997, pencil on paper
    Dream Drawing (In NYC a black business man was walking with a white business woman...), 1997
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 137
    $1,651≈ £1,216≈ €1,424Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  12. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing (We were supposed to meet some people...), 1997, pencil on paper
    Dream Drawing (We were supposed to meet some people...), 1997
    Drawing · Paper
    11⅞ h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 125
    $1,716≈ £1,264≈ €1,480Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  13. Jim Shaw, Wally Wood Women, 2001, pencil on paper
    Wally Wood Women, 2001
    Drawing · Paper
    22½ h x 30⅛ w in (57 x 77 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 124
    $1,207≈ £889≈ €1,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  14. Jim Shaw, Study for Official Portrait #3 (Pillars of Society), 2018, pencil on paper
    Study for Official Portrait #3 (Pillars of Society), 2018
    Drawing · Paper
    work 43.2 x 35.6 cm. (17 x 14 in.) frame 61.8 x 53.5 cm. (24 3/8 x 21 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    HK$20,320≈ $2,619≈ £1,968≈ €2,294Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$15,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  15. Jim Shaw, Dream Object: Dreamt of Drawing (Flying superheroes and gorilla), 2001, pencil on paper
    Dream Object: Dreamt of Drawing (Flying superheroes and gorilla), 2001
    Drawing · Paper
    30.3 x 20.8 cm (11 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 137
    £2,159≈ $2,721≈ €2,586Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  16. Jim Shaw, Two works: (i) Layout for 'The Andersons', (ii) Layout for 'The Andersons', 1986, graphite on paper
    Two works: (i) Layout for 'The Andersons', (ii) Layout for 'The Andersons', 1986
    Drawing · Paper
    (i) 26.7 x 31.8 cm (10 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.) (ii) 26.7 x 31.8 cm (10 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 136
    £1,397≈ $1,761≈ €1,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  17. Jim Shaw, Study for 'Sinbad and the Seven Sleepers', 1991, pencil on paper
    Study for 'Sinbad and the Seven Sleepers', 1991
    Drawing · Paper
    43 x 35.5 cm (16 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 135
    £1,905≈ $2,401≈ €2,282Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  18. Jim Shaw, Untitled (I was in NYC and all these guys were going...), 1994, graphite on paper
    Untitled (I was in NYC and all these guys were going...), 1994
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 147
    $1,512≈ £1,166≈ €1,398Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  19. Jim Shaw, Untitled (In the beginning...), 1998, graphite on paper
    Untitled (In the beginning...), 1998
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 149
    $1,260≈ £972≈ €1,165Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  20. Jim Shaw, Big Brother is Watching You, ink and correction fluid out on cardstock
    Big Brother is Watching You
    Drawing
    10 h x 7⅞ w in (25 x 20 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 126
    $1,071≈ £825≈ €990Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  21. Jim Shaw, Camera Pulls Back as Teacher Watches Cartoon James Brown Fish Split in Two, 1992, graphite on paper
    Camera Pulls Back as Teacher Watches Cartoon James Brown Fish Split in Two, 1992
    Drawing · Paper
    11¾ h x 8¼ w in (30 x 21 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 254
    $1,764≈ £1,317≈ €1,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  22. Jim Shaw, 10 works from Dream Drawing, 1993–1997, graphite on paper
    10 works from Dream Drawing, 1993–1997
    Drawing · Paper
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 111
    $15,240≈ £11,696≈ €13,938Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  23. Jim Shaw, Study for Theatre Backdrops, 2006, pencil on paper
    Study for Theatre Backdrops, 2006
    Drawing · Paper
    30.7 x 23 cm (12 1/8 x 9 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 108
    £826≈ $1,046≈ €975Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £700–1,000View at Phillips ↗
  24. Jim Shaw, Distorted Face #3, 1984, graphite, airbrush, and colored pencil on paper
    Distorted Face #3, 1984
    Drawing · Paper
    13⅞ h x 10⅝ w in (35 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 167
    $6,048≈ £4,769≈ €5,642Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  25. Jim Shaw, Distorted Face #4, 1984, graphite, airbrush, and colored pencil on paper
    Distorted Face #4, 1984
    Drawing · Paper
    14 h x 10⅝ w in (36 x 27 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 169
    $3,528≈ £2,782≈ €3,291Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  26. Jim Shaw, Study for 'Identity Crisis', 1987, graphite and coloured pencil on paper
    Study for 'Identity Crisis', 1987
    Drawing · Paper
    42.1 x 35.8 cm (16 5/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 73
    £1,397≈ $1,743≈ €1,636Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,200–1,800View at Phillips ↗
  27. Jim Shaw, Untitled (Building with stairs), 2001, graphite on paper
    Untitled (Building with stairs), 2001
    Drawing · Paper
    43 x 35.2 cm (16 7/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 72
    £3,810≈ $4,754≈ €4,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  28. Jim Shaw, Mormon Missionary and Prostitute Making Each Other Feel Guilty, 1981, graphite and airbrush on paper
    Mormon Missionary and Prostitute Making Each Other Feel Guilty, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    10⅝ h x 13⅝ w in (27 x 35 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 101
    $2,520≈ £1,989≈ €2,330Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
  29. Jim Shaw, Untitled (Study for 'Woman in the wilderness' (Shrek)), 2005, graphite on vellum
    Untitled (Study for 'Woman in the wilderness' (Shrek)), 2005
    Drawing · Other support
    31.9 x 53.1 cm (12 1/2 x 20 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 93
    £762≈ $955≈ €876Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  30. Jim Shaw, [Untitled], 1978, Unique airbrush and pencil drawing, on wove paper, framed
    [Untitled], 1978
    Drawing · Paper
    14 1/8 x 10 5/8 in. (35.9 x 27 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 421
    $1,905≈ £1,559≈ €1,792Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  31. Jim Shaw, Face in the Mirror, 1981, Unique airbrush and pencil drawing, on wove paper
    Face in the Mirror, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    13 5/8 x 10 5/8 in. (34.6 x 27 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 420
    $2,540≈ £2,079≈ €2,389Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  32. Jim Shaw, Untitled, 1981, Unique airbrush and pencil drawing, on wove paper
    Untitled, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    13 5/8 x 10 3/4 in. (34.6 x 27.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 419
    $2,286≈ £1,871≈ €2,150Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  33. Jim Shaw, Untitled Study for "Woman in the Wilderness" (Fast Food Characters in a Line), 2005, graphite on vellum
    Untitled Study for "Woman in the Wilderness" (Fast Food Characters in a Line), 2005
    Drawing · Other support
    35.2 x 42.6 cm (13 7/8 x 16 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 90
    £2,413≈ $3,003≈ €2,777Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗
  34. Jim Shaw, Study for The Temptation of Jimmie Olsen, 1990, pencil on paper
    Study for The Temptation of Jimmie Olsen, 1990
    Drawing · Paper
    16 3/4 X 13 3/4 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 6
    $3,825≈ £3,083≈ €3,502Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
  35. Jim Shaw, Horror A Vacui, 1991, ink on canvas
    Horror A Vacui, 1991
    Drawing · Canvas
    36 x 36 in.
    Bonhams · · Lot 115
    $15,300≈ £13,248≈ €15,315Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–8,000View at Bonhams ↗
  36. Jim Shaw, Drawing (Ruby), 2006, graphite and airbrush on paper
    Drawing (Ruby), 2006
    Drawing · Paper
    205 x 140 cm (80 3/4 x 55 1/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 104
    £10,080≈ $13,298≈ €11,756Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  37. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing, 1996, Drawing in graphite, on wove paper
    Dream Drawing, 1996
    Drawing · Paper
    12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 194
    $3,780≈ £2,887≈ €3,198Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  38. Jim Shaw, Study for A Taste of Honey (Portrait of Bob Flanagan), 1990, graphite on paper
    Study for A Taste of Honey (Portrait of Bob Flanagan), 1990
    Drawing · Paper
    17 1/8 x 14 1/8 in. (43.5 x 35.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 267
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  39. Jim Shaw, Untitled (Beaver: George Bush is Telling Ronald Reagan...), 1993, pencil on paper
    Untitled (Beaver: George Bush is Telling Ronald Reagan...), 1993
    Drawing · Paper
    17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 91
    $3,500≈ £2,818≈ €3,303Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  40. Jim Shaw, Untitled, 1981, airbrush and pencil on paper
    Untitled, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    34.9 x 27.3 cm (13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 2
    £10,000≈ $12,662≈ €11,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  41. Jim Shaw, Untitled (Tamara with Straw), 2006, ink on paper
    Untitled (Tamara with Straw), 2006
    Drawing · Paper
    198 x 137 cm (77 7/8 x 53 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 231
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  42. Jim Shaw, Dream Drawing, 1997, graphite on paper
    Dream Drawing, 1997
    Drawing · Paper
    12 h x 9 w in (30 x 23 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 248
    $3,072≈ £2,199≈ €2,786Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
  43. Jim Shaw, Long Dream Drawing, 2007, pencil on paper
    Long Dream Drawing, 2007
    Drawing · Paper
    12 x 67 7/8 in. (30.5 x 172.4 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 274
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
  44. Jim Shaw, Objects of Desire, 1989, Graphite on paper
    Objects of Desire, 1989
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 122
    $20,000≈ £12,994≈ €17,814Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  45. Jim Shaw, Untitled, c. 1988, Ink on paper
    Untitled, c. 1988
    Drawing · Paper
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 121
    $4,500≈ £2,924≈ €4,008Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  46. Jim Shaw, Untitled (Ripped Face Drawing), 2003-04, graphite on paper
    Untitled (Ripped Face Drawing), 2003-04
    Drawing · Paper
    80 x 60 in. (203.2 x 152.4 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 126
    $32,500≈ £19,335≈ €23,730Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  47. Jim Shaw, Untitled, 1981, airbrush, pencil on paper
    Untitled, 1981
    Drawing · Paper
    13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (34.9 x 27.3 cm.)
    Phillips · · Lot 234
    $3,750≈ £2,331≈ €2,769Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  48. Jim Shaw, The Book of Life (Cover), 1990, pencil on paper
    The Book of Life (Cover), 1990
    Drawing · Paper
    17 x 14in (43.2 x 35.8cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 469
    $27,000≈ £13,681≈ €20,068Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $8,000–12,000View at Bonhams ↗

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