Joel Shapiro Works on Paper: Auction Prices

American · 1941–2025

ArtSell has recorded 20 auction results for Joel Shapiro works on paper between 2009 and 2026, of which 14 sold (70% sell-through). Prices realised range from $889 to $24,130, with a median of $8,508 across 14 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $24,130 for “Untitled (JS 858)” at Phillips in 2024.

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Two works: (i-ii) Untitled, 1992

   Pastel · Paper

   each 26 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (67.3 x 37.5 cm)

   Phillips · Feb 24, 2026 · Lot 181
   $9,030≈ £6,694≈ €7,667Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
2. 
   Untitled, 2010

   Pastel · Paper

   20 1/8 x 27 in. (51.1 x 68.6 cm)

   Phillips · Dec 2, 2025 · Lot 161
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
3. 
   Untitled, 1983

   Drawing · Paper

   15½ h x 19¼ w in (39 x 49 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Sep 26, 2025 · Lot 100
   $8,890≈ £6,657≈ €7,617Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Untitled (JS 706), 1986

   Pastel · Paper

   30 3/4 x 32 5/8 in. (78.1 x 82.9 cm)

   Phillips · May 14, 2025 · Lot 204
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
5. 
   Untitled, 1979

   Drawing · Paper

   22¼ h x 29⅞ w in (57 x 76 cm)

   Wright · Feb 11, 2025 · Lot 112
   $5,080≈ £4,101≈ €4,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Wright ↗
6. 
   Untitled, 1985

   Drawing · Paper

   30⅜ h x 43 w in (77 x 109 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jan 29, 2025 · Lot 132
   $10,160≈ £8,182≈ €9,773Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Untitled (JS 858), 1988

   Pastel · Paper

   60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm)

   Phillips · Jul 17, 2024 · Lot 23
   $24,130≈ £18,519≈ €22,069Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
8. 
   Untitled, from Postcards for the Edge: A Benefit for Visual AIDS, 2012

   Pastel · Board

   6 x 4 in. (15.2 x 10.2 cm)

   Phillips · Oct 24, 2023 · Lot 254
   $889≈ £728≈ €836Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Phillips ↗
9. 
   Joel Shapiro Selected Drawings 1968-1990 Center for the Fine Arts Miami Florida April 6-June 2nd 1991

   Pastel · Paper

   9.25 x 12 in

   Helmuth Stone Gallery · Jun 4, 2023 · Lot 527
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–8,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
10. 
    Joel Shapiro Selected Drawings 1968-1990 Center for the Fine Arts Miami Florida April 6-June 2nd 1991

    Pastel · Paper

    9.25 x 12 in

    Helmuth Stone Gallery · Apr 2, 2023 · Lot 1
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $7,000–12,000View at Helmuth Stone Gallery ↗
11. 
    Untitled, 1977

    Drawing · Paper

    23 3/4 x 21 in. (60.3 x 53.3 cm.)

    Phillips · Feb 27, 2019 · Lot 113
    $16,250≈ £12,203≈ €14,272Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
12. 
    Untitled, 1986

    Drawing · Paper

    30 3/4 x 43 1/4 in. (78.1 x 109.9 cm.)

    Phillips · Nov 14, 2018 · Lot 141
    $18,750≈ £14,449≈ €16,599Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $15,000–20,000View at Phillips ↗
13. 
    Untitled (JS 972), 1991

    Pastel · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · May 21, 2017 · Lot 177
    $7,500≈ £5,760≈ €6,709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
14. 
    Untitled, 1987

    Drawing · Paper

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 5, 2017 · Lot 298
    $8,125≈ £6,620≈ €7,671Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
15. 
    Untitled, 1979

    Drawing · Paper

    S. 20 x 25 in. (50.8 x 63.5 cm)

    Phillips · Oct 26, 2016 · Lot 236
    $9,375≈ £7,678≈ €8,581Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
16. 
    Ohne Titel, 1979

    Gouache · Paper

    34,5 × 44,2 cm

    Grisebach · Nov 28, 2014 · Lot 581
    €3,750≈ $4,681≈ £2,982Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €3,000–4,000View at Grisebach ↗
17. 
    #5, 1994

    Pastel · Paper

    37 x 37.2 cm. (14 5/8 x 14 5/8 in.)

    Phillips · Apr 11, 2013 · Lot 97
    £5,250≈ $8,084≈ €6,162Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
18. 
    Untitled, 1997

    Drawing · Paper

    18 1/4 x 23 5/8 in. (46.4 x 60 cm)

    Phillips · Mar 8, 2013 · Lot 201
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
19. 
    Untitled, 1978

    Drawing · Paper

    10 3/4 x 19 7/8in (27.3 x 50.5cm)

    Bonhams · May 11, 2010 · Lot 1076
    $3,965≈ £2,684≈ €3,123Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Bonhams ↗
20. 
    Untitled, 1978

    Drawing · Paper

    10 3/4 x 19 7/8in (27.3 x 50.5cm)

    Bonhams · Nov 17, 2009 · Lot 1113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Bonhams ↗

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