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# Alex McKenna (b. 1943)

Alex McKenna is an Irish artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $433. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Alex McKenna sold in 2020 for $1,508, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alex McKenna work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex McKenna work is $433.

The median Alex McKenna painting sells for $433 across 10 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $433† | $1,508 | 83.3% | 2020-12-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $395–$500† | $433† | $1,508 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,508 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $644† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alex McKenna worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex McKenna work is $433. The median Alex McKenna painting sells for $433 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Alex McKenna painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alex McKenna painting is $433. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alex McKenna's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alex McKenna painting is $1,508.

### What is the average price of a medium Alex McKenna painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alex McKenna painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Alex McKenna's auction record?

Alex McKenna's auction record is $1,508, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.