Alan Macdonald (b. 1962)
What is Alan Macdonald’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Alan Macdonald at 2 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,229 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,054–$1,406, n=5). The auction record is $1,669 for Pessimist II (2026, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pessimist II, 2004 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,669 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Food for a Sinner II, 2004 | Oil on board | $1,406 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | The Soul of a Truck Driving Man, 2010 | Oil on board | $1,229 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Purist II, 2004 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $1,054 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Indeciscion Man, 2008 | Oil on panel | $877 | Flandersauctions | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | First Light and The Well, 1996 | Oil on board | $617 | Roseberys London | Sep 2018 |
| 7 | Room with a View II, 2000 | Oil on board | $303 | Roseberys London | Feb 2016 |
| 8 | Looking Glass, 2000 | Oil on board | $265 | Roseberys London | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Room with a View, 2000 | Oil on board | $265 | Roseberys London | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Elbow Room II, 2000 | Oil on board | $189 | Roseberys London | Feb 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $877 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $835 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Alan Macdonald is a Scottish artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $617.
A work by Alan Macdonald sold in 2026 for $1,406, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Macdonald work is $617.
The median Alan Macdonald painting sells for $747 across 10 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $747 | $1,669 | 83.3% | 2026-03-25 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $381–$1,318 | $835 | $1,669 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,669 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,406 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Alan Macdonald worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alan Macdonald work is $617. The median Alan Macdonald painting sells for $747 across 10 lots.
What is the average price of a Alan Macdonald painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alan Macdonald painting is $747.
What is Alan Macdonald's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Alan Macdonald painting is $1,669.
What is Alan Macdonald's auction record?
Alan Macdonald's auction record is $1,669, set in 2026.
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