Nelson Shanks Paintings: Auction Prices

American · 1937–2015

ArtSell has recorded 5 auction results for Nelson Shanks paintings between 2014 and 2026, of which 5 sold (100% sell-through). Prices realised range from $2,200 to $6,400, with a median of $3,800 across 5 priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). The highest recorded price is $6,400 for “Portrait of Susan Handel” at Rago Auctions in 2026.

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1. 
   Portrait of Susan Handel, 1970

   Oil · Panel

   7⅞ h x 9⅞ w in (20 x 25 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 28, 2026 · Lot 203
   $6,400≈ £4,775≈ €5,509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Untitled, 1964

   Oil · Canvas

   40 h x 24 w in (102 x 61 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 18, 2023 · Lot 557
   $3,024≈ £2,430≈ €2,797Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Portrait of Miss Karen Andes

   Oil · Board

   7.75" h x 10" w

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Feb 19, 2023 · Lot 32
   $2,200≈ £1,829≈ €2,061HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
4. 
   In a Lowy frame

   Oil · Canvas

   8.25" high x 12" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Jun 16, 2014 · Lot 110
   $3,800≈ £2,239≈ €2,808HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
5. 
   In a Lowy frame

   Oil · Canvas

   30" high x 24" wide

   Clarke Auction Gallery · Jun 16, 2014 · Lot 109
   $4,400≈ £2,593≈ €3,252HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗

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