Bruce McKain (1900–1990)
Bruce McKain is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $900. 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 Bruce McKain is recorded as sold in 2023 for $1,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bruce McKain on OpeningBid →What is a Bruce McKain work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce McKain work is $900.
The median Bruce McKain painting sells for $1,262 across 10 lots.
The median Bruce McKain work on paper sells for $400 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,262†‡ | $3,220 | 71.4% | 2023-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $400‡ | $550‡ | — | 2025-07-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $750–$2,450†‡ | $1,262†‡ | $3,220 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $3,220 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $3,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $550‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $400‡ |
‡ 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 Bruce McKain worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce McKain work is $900. The median Bruce McKain painting sells for $1,262 across 10 lots. The median Bruce McKain work on paper sells for $400 across 3 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 Bruce McKain painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce McKain painting is $1,262. 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 Bruce McKain's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce McKain painting is $3,220.
What is the average price of a medium Bruce McKain painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruce McKain painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,262, 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 Bruce McKain's auction record?
Bruce McKain's auction record is $3,220, set in 1998.
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