Born in New South Wales in 1942, Shead studied at North Sydney Technical College. A painter, print and film maker, he was associated with the 'Arty Wild Oat' and 'Ox' magazines. He has exhibited throughout Australia and is represented in several state and provincial collections Edit or add to this biography
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| Total number sold | Number with images | Highest price | Recent average price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 233 | 178 | A$432,000 | A$45,052 |
| Works on Paper | 116 | 63 | A$18,000 | A$2,905 |
| Prints & Graphics | 265 | 175 | A$38,775 | A$1,143 |
| Objects | 2 | 0 | A$2,115 | N/A |
* Calculated on sales over the last three years, where there are a sufficient number of sales over that period.
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