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# Angus Mcbean (1904–1990)

Angus Mcbean is a Welsh artist with 276 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $310. 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 a hammer price of $804 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Angus Mcbean work worth?

Across 270 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Angus Mcbean work is $310.

The median Angus Mcbean photograph sells for $310 across 215 lots.

The median Angus Mcbean print sells for $242 across 36 lots.

The median Angus Mcbean sculpture sells for $310 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Angus Mcbean photographs typically sell for $170–$557 (the middle half of 169 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Angus Mcbean photographs typically sell for $149–$633 (the middle half of 34 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 | 36 | $242‡ | $2,076 | — | 2022-03-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $310‡ | $310‡ | — | 2013-04-12 |
| Photography | 219 | $310†‡ | $20,090 | — | 2024-10-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $2,363‡ | $20,090 | — | 2019-09-10 |

† 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) | 17 | $201–$372‡ | $294‡ | $2,076 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $116–$325‡ | $155‡ | $866 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 169 | $170–$557‡ | $310‡ | $20,090 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $149–$633‡ | $244‡ | $1,420 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $20,090 |
| Photography | 2013 | $17,031‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $2,076 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $866 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $310‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Angus Mcbean worth?

Across 270 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Angus Mcbean work is $310. The median Angus Mcbean photograph sells for $310 across 215 lots. The median Angus Mcbean print sells for $242 across 36 lots. The median Angus Mcbean sculpture sells for $310 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Angus Mcbean photographs typically sell for $170–$557 (the middle half of 169 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Angus Mcbean photographs typically sell for $149–$633 (the middle half of 34 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 215 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Angus Mcbean photograph is $310. 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 $20,090.

### What is the average price of a Angus Mcbean print?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Angus Mcbean print is $242. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Angus Mcbean's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Angus Mcbean print is $2,076.

### What is the average price of a small Angus Mcbean photograph?

Based on 169 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Angus Mcbean photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Angus Mcbean photograph?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Angus Mcbean photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $244, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Angus Mcbean's auction record?

Angus Mcbean's auction record is $20,090, set in 2019.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Angus Mcbean auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/angus-mcbean-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.