> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alex-mckenna · updated 2026-11-02

# Alex McKenna (b. 1943)

Alex McKenna is an Irish artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $308. 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 2026 for a hammer price of $570 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alex McKenna work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex McKenna work is $308.

The median Alex McKenna painting sells for $190 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 | 16 | $190† | $1,326 | 62.5% | 2025-01-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $154–$275† | $199† | $336 |

† 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 | 2007 | $1,326 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $336 |

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 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alex McKenna work is $308. The median Alex McKenna painting sells for $190 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 $190. 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 $1,326.

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

Alex McKenna's auction record is $1,326, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.