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Peter Shire

American · b. 1947 · Sculptor

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120auction results2007–2026years recorded88%sold (106)$1.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Peter Shire, Rare Harlequin floor lamp, 1982, painted steel, anodized aluminum, chrome-plated steel, rubberRare Harlequin floor lampLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $8,890≈ £6,868≈ €8,243Sign up to see
  2. Peter Shire, Rare "Bel Air" armchair, 1982, Lacquered wood, fiberglass, fabric upholsteryRare "Bel Air" armchairPhillips · $8,190≈ £6,034≈ €7,162Sign up to see
  3. Peter Shire, Auffengile, 1974, glazed ceramicAuffengileRago Auctions · $6,930≈ £5,540≈ €6,291Sign up to see

Peter Shire’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 120 auction results for Peter Shire between 2007 and 2026, of which 106 sold (88%). Recorded sale prices range from $192Sign up free to see to $8.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $8.9kSign up free to see for Rare Harlequin floor lamp at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in March 2025. The most common medium is sculpture (68 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (62), Bonhams (24) and Wright (13).

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  1. Peter Shire, Parallelogram teapot, 1984, glazed stoneware
    Parallelogram teapot, 1984
    Sculpture
    6¾ h x 13½ w x 1⅞ d in (17 x 34 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 283
    $2,816≈ £2,101≈ €2,469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Peter Shire, Untitled, acrylic, tempera, and gouache on paper, 1986
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Paper
    40 x 25 1/2 in
    Abell Auction Company · · Lot 400
    $192≈ £145≈ €168Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $300–500View at Abell Auction Company ↗
  3. Peter Shire, Monumental Olympics Outdoor 'Torch' Lamp, 1984, Painted steel
    Monumental Olympics Outdoor 'Torch' Lamp, 1984
    Painted steel
    Billings · · Lot 44
    $2,500≈ £1,868≈ €2,137HammerSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Billings ↗
  4. Peter Shire, Smiling Springs table, c. 1983, laminate, enameled steel, anodized aluminum, glass
    Smiling Springs table, c. 1983
    laminate, enameled steel, anodized aluminum, glass
    29½ h x 60 dia in (75 x 152 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 202
    $1,651≈ £1,228≈ €1,414Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
  5. Peter Shire, + Kelly Wearstler, Custom Bar Cabinet, 2016, ebonized wood
    + Kelly Wearstler, Custom Bar Cabinet, 2016
    ebonized wood · Panel
    71" H x 40" W x 23" D
    Billings · · Lot 3
    $4,500≈ £3,363≈ €3,836HammerSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Billings ↗
  6. Peter Shire, 'Right Weld' Chair, 2007, aluminum
    'Right Weld' Chair, 2007
    aluminum
    61" H x 16.25" W x 42" D
    Billings · · Lot 46
    $1,600≈ £1,196≈ €1,364HammerSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Billings ↗
  7. Peter Shire, Hank cabinet, c. 1984, enameled steel, laminate over wood
    Hank cabinet, c. 1984
    enameled steel, laminate over wood · Panel
    47 h x 38 w x 18 d in (119 x 97 x 46 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 273
    $1,778≈ £1,361≈ €1,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Peter Shire, Teapot, 2003, glazed earthenware
    Teapot, 2003
    Sculpture
    9 h x 11½ w x 3¼ d in (23 x 29 x 8 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 274
    $889≈ £681≈ €772Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Peter Shire, Teapot, 1981, glazed earthenware
    Teapot, 1981
    Sculpture
    6¼ h x 14 w x 2¼ d in (16 x 36 x 6 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 275
    $1,524≈ £1,167≈ €1,324Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Peter Shire, Untitled (from Skyhook Series), 1987, acrylic on wood, springs, wire
    Untitled (from Skyhook Series), 1987
    Acrylic · Panel
    24 h x 17 w x 8 d in (61 x 43 x 20 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 276
    $2,032≈ £1,556≈ €1,765Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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Peter Shire: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Peter Shire at auction?

$8,890Sign up free to see, for Rare Harlequin floor lamp at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (March 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Peter Shire?

The median sale price is $1.8kSign up free to see across 106 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Peter Shire have sold at auction?

106 of 120 recorded lots sold between 2007 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Peter Shire?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Bonhams and Wright account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Bonhams · Wright

Peter Shire signature

11 catalogued lots by Peter Shire record a signature line. Most often: signed and dated.

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  • signed and dated6
  • signed5

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