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Shag

American · b. 1962 · Painter

Josh Agle is an American artist, better known by the nickname Shag. (Wikipedia)

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13auction results2024–2026years recorded85%sold (11)$5.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Shag, Ray’s Mistake, 1996, acrylic on board in artist's frameRay’s MistakeLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $15,240≈ £11,422≈ €13,001Sign up to see
  2. Shag, Seafood Dinner, c. 1998, acrylic on boardSeafood DinnerLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $10,880≈ £8,155≈ €9,435Sign up to see
  3. Shag, The Fourteenth Hole, 2005, acrylic on panelThe Fourteenth HoleLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $8,320≈ £6,322≈ €7,336Sign up to see

Shag’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 13 auction results for Shag between 2024 and 2026, of which 11 sold (85%). Recorded sale prices range from $528Sign up free to see to $15.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $15.2kSign up free to see for Ray’s Mistake at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) in December 2025. The most common medium is acrylic paintings (11 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (12) and Rago Auctions (1).

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  1. Shag, Poolside at The Marmont, c. 2000, acrylic on wood panel
    Poolside at The Marmont, c. 2000
    Acrylic · Panel
    16 h x 20⅛ w in (41 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 158
    $5,760≈ £4,348≈ €5,073Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Shag, Turquoise Sun, 2005, acrylic on board
    Turquoise Sun, 2005
    Acrylic · Board
    21 h x 14 w in (53 x 36 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 159
    $6,144≈ £4,638≈ €5,411Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  3. Shag, The Fourteenth Hole, 2005, acrylic on panel
    The Fourteenth Hole, 2005
    Acrylic · Panel
    24 h x 30 w in (61 x 76 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 145
    $8,320≈ £6,322≈ €7,336Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Shag, Seafood Dinner, c. 1998, acrylic on board
    Seafood Dinner, c. 1998
    Acrylic · Board
    21 h x 27 w in (53 x 69 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 101
    $10,880≈ £8,155≈ €9,435Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $6,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Shag, The Summer of 86, 2025, screenprint in colors
    The Summer of 86, 2025
    Screenprint
    18¼ h x 26 w in (46 x 66 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 273
    $528≈ £398≈ €460Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Shag, Ray’s Mistake, 1996, acrylic on board in artist's frame
    Ray’s Mistake, 1996
    Acrylic · Board
    17 h x 25 w in (43 x 63 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 106
    $15,240≈ £11,422≈ €13,001Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Shag, The Assassin, 2005, acrylic, vinyl on board
    The Assassin, 2005
    Acrylic · Board
    18 h x 24¼ w in (46 x 62 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 110
    $5,715≈ £4,283≈ €4,875Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Shag, Black Widow, 2007, acrylic on canvas
    Black Widow, 2007
    Acrylic · Canvas
    6 h x 6 w x 1¼ d in (15 x 15 x 3 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 295
    $1,270≈ £968≈ €1,096Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Shag, Lady Z, 2007, acrylic on panel
    Lady Z, 2007
    Acrylic · Panel
    18 h x 29 w in (46 x 74 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 296
    $5,080≈ £3,871≈ €4,386Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Shag, Hello, Old Friend, 2007, acrylic on canvas
    Hello, Old Friend, 2007
    Acrylic · Canvas
    6 h x 6 w x 1¼ d in (15 x 15 x 3 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 297
    $762≈ £581≈ €658Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

Shag paintings (12)Shag acrylic paintings (11)

Shag: quick facts

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

$15,240Sign up free to see, for Ray’s Mistake at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (December 2025) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Shag?

The median sale price is $5.7kSign up free to see across 11 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Shag have sold at auction?

11 of 13 recorded lots sold between 2024 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Shag?

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

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