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# Alexander MacKenzie (1923–2002)

## What is Alexander MacKenzie’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Alexander MacKenzie at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $538 including buyer’s premium (middle half $268–$2,288, n=14). The auction record is $47,473 for Green Coast (2016, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Coast | Oil on canvas laid on board | $47,473 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | harbour 1958 | — | $40,199 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Landscape | Oil on board | $30,066 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Casole D'Elsa, Tuscany | Oil on board | $26,901 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Mulfra (Winter), 1961 | Oil on canvas | $25,719 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Grey Coast, 1958 | Oil paint | $24,160 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | St Just, Penwith, 1952 | Oil on board | $20,981 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 8 | August 1965, 1965 | Pen, ink and wash | $18,989 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 9 | Painted Relief | Oil and pencil on board | $18,989 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | PEDNVOUNDER, 1993 | Oil on board affixed to the Artist's prepared backboard | $18,383 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $10,922 |
| Other | 11 | $4,026 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,839 |
| Prints | 10 | $448 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $6,889 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $4,909 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alexander MacKenzie is a British (modern) artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,470.

A work by Alexander MacKenzie sold in 2026 for $8,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alexander MacKenzie work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander MacKenzie work is $5,470.

The median Alexander MacKenzie painting sells for $10,633 across 32 lots.

The median Alexander MacKenzie work on paper sells for $1,811 across 12 lots.

The median Alexander MacKenzie print sells for $457 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $457 | $1,983 | 90% | 2026-06-23 |
| Paintings | 35 | $10,633 | $47,473 | 91.4% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,811 | $18,989 | 85.7% | 2026-05-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $40,199 | $47,473 | — | 2016-11-11 |

Alexander MacKenzie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $457 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $10,633, record $47,473. A typical Alexander MacKenzie painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $40,199.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $281–$515 | $438 | $607 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $5,147–$14,242 | $9,377 | $30,066 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $8,307–$18,383 | $10,922 | $47,473 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,839–$15,033 | $6,175 | $18,989 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $690–$2,521 | $1,285 | $18,989 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $47,473 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $30,066 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $18,989 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $18,989 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,983 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $607 |

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 Alexander MacKenzie worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alexander MacKenzie work is $5,470. The median Alexander MacKenzie painting sells for $10,633 across 32 lots. The median Alexander MacKenzie work on paper sells for $1,811 across 12 lots. The median Alexander MacKenzie print sells for $457 across 9 lots.

### What is the average price of a Alexander MacKenzie painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander MacKenzie painting is $10,633.

### What is Alexander MacKenzie's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander MacKenzie painting is $47,473.

### What is the average price of a Alexander MacKenzie work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alexander MacKenzie work on paper is $1,811.

### What is Alexander MacKenzie's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alexander MacKenzie work on paper is $18,989.

### What is the average price of a small Alexander MacKenzie painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alexander MacKenzie painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,377, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Alexander MacKenzie painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alexander MacKenzie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,922, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alexander MacKenzie's auction record?

Alexander MacKenzie's auction record is $47,473, set in 2016.

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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.