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# Bettina McMahon (b. 1930)

## What is Bettina McMahon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Bettina McMahon at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $98 including buyer’s premium (middle half $61–$315, n=19). The auction record is $691 for No 2 study for Maz (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No 2 study for Maz, 1994 | Mixed media on paper | $691 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Triton Emerges From the Sea, 1991 | Charcoal on paper | $658 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Man on a Horse, 1999 | Mixed media on paper | $446 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Horse & Rider, 1989 | Charcoal | $399 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Night Riders | Mixed media on paper | $325 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Still Life | Oil on board | $305 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 7 | Rearing Horse Study III | Mixed media on paper | $304 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Paris I, 1987 | Charcoal on paper | $265 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Feb 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketch for Don Quixote, 1961 | Oil on board | $284 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Picasso's Picassos | Etching | $98 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $362 |
| Prints | 13 | $58 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $97 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $41 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bettina McMahon is an Australia artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $98. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bettina McMahon sold in 2026 for $304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bettina McMahon work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettina McMahon work is $98.

The median Bettina McMahon print sells for $58 across 18 lots.

The median Bettina McMahon work on paper sells for $362 across 8 lots.

The median Bettina McMahon painting sells for $153 across 6 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 | 27 | $58† | $540† | 66.7% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 8 | $153† | $305 | 75% | 2025-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $362 | $691 | 72.7% | 2026-07-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Bettina McMahon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $58 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $153, record $305. A typical Bettina McMahon painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $40–$80† | $61† | $540† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $691 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $658 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $540† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $305 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $284 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $98 |

† 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 Bettina McMahon worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bettina McMahon work is $98. The median Bettina McMahon print sells for $58 across 18 lots. The median Bettina McMahon work on paper sells for $362 across 8 lots. The median Bettina McMahon painting sells for $153 across 6 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 Bettina McMahon print?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bettina McMahon print is $58. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bettina McMahon's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bettina McMahon print is $540. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $540 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Bettina McMahon work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bettina McMahon work on paper is $362.

### What is Bettina McMahon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bettina McMahon work on paper is $691.

### What is the average price of a medium Bettina McMahon print?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bettina McMahon print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $61, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bettina McMahon's auction record?

Bettina McMahon's auction record is $691, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bettina McMahon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bettina-mcmahon (updated 2026-11-03).

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.