Angus McBean (1904–1990)
What is Angus McBean’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Angus McBean at 15 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $641 including buyer’s premium (middle half $366–$1,333, n=24). The auction record is $10,442 for Sixty-five theatrical images (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sixty-five theatrical images, 1904 | Cartes-de-visite | $10,442 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 2 | Vivien Leigh, 1937, and Audrey Hepburn, 1951 | — | $9,313 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Mary Ellis, 1904 | Photograph | $4,954 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | Angus McBean (British, 1904-1990) A group of thirteen prints of surrealist photography from the 1930s and 1940s, 1930s | Prints of surrealist photography | $4,895 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Surrealist Self-Portrait, 1904 | Cartes-de-visite | $3,231 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| 6 | Theatre Icons, 1930s-1960s | Photographs | $2,109 | Sworders | Apr 2026 |
| 7 | Theatre Icons, 1904 | Photographs | $2,064 | Sworders | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Angus McBean (British, 1904-1990) A group of nine prints of celebrities and actors from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, 1940s | Printed later, probably 1980s | $1,748 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Audrey Hepburn, 1951 | Silver print | $1,748 | Sworders | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | Darling, I think we must be in Battersea Park, 1948 | DARLING, I THINK WE MUST BE IN BATTERSEA PARK, 1948 | $1,519 | Sotheby's | May 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $496 |
| Photographs | 54 | $489 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $511 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $448 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Angus McBean is a British (modern) artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $467. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Angus McBean sold in 2026 for $1,748, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Angus McBean on OpeningBid →What is a Angus McBean work worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Angus McBean work is $467.
The median Angus McBean photograph sells for $369 across 83 lots.
The median Angus McBean print sells for $874 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Angus McBean photographs typically sell for $232–$1,030 (the middle half of 62 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 19 | $874† | $4,954 | 78.9% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 131 | $369†‡ | $10,442 | 63.4% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $5,402‡ | $10,442 | — | 2026-10-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $664–$1,748 | $1,311 | $4,954 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $618–$983† | $702† | $1,136 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $232–$1,030†‡ | $472†‡ | $10,442 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $266–$448†‡ | $299†‡ | $1,168‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $10,442 |
| Photography | 2015 | $5,851‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $4,954 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,748 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Angus McBean worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Angus McBean work is $467. The median Angus McBean photograph sells for $369 across 83 lots. The median Angus McBean print sells for $874 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Angus McBean photographs typically sell for $232–$1,030 (the middle half of 62 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Angus McBean photograph?
Based on 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Angus McBean photograph is $369. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Angus McBean's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Angus McBean photograph is $10,442.
What is the average price of a Angus McBean print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Angus McBean print is $874. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Angus McBean's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Angus McBean print is $4,954.
What is the average price of a small Angus McBean photograph?
Based on 62 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Angus McBean photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $472, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Angus McBean photograph?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Angus McBean photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $299, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Angus McBean's auction record?
Angus McBean's auction record is $10,442, set in 2006.
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