> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruce-mclean · updated 2026-11-02

# Bruce McLean (b. 1944)

## What is Bruce McLean’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 205 auction results for Bruce McLean at 21 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $548 including buyer’s premium (middle half $385–$741, n=49). The auction record is $8,186 for Unique console (2018, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unique console, 1987-1988 | Iron | $8,186 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | Matching Sock and Shoes, 1984 | Acrylic paint | $4,375 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (acrylic and tape on Kodak paper), 1981 | Acrylic paint | $4,043 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 4 | Five faces, 1980 | Gouache on paper | $3,998 | Roseberys London | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | TWO HANDBAGS, TWO LADDERS, 2007 | Acrylic on canvas | $2,891 | Lyon & Turnbull | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Study for the work Performance for Performance, c.1975 | Gouache on paper | $2,719 | Roseberys London | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | The Dunce, 1985 | Oil and Acrylic on canvas | $2,536 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A small collection, 1944 | Screenprint | $2,653 | Bonhams | Sep 2014 |
| 2 | [Irn Bru], 1944 | Screenprint in colours, on wove paper, signed in pencil, printed to the edges of the full sheet, in very good condition | $1,903 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 3 | A small collection, 1944 | Screenprint | $1,633 | Bonhams | Sep 2014 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $2,536 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $731 |
| Other | 18 | $522 |
| Prints | 128 | $469 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $741 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $497 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 111 | $467 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 205 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bruce McLean is a British (modern) artist with 300 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $497. 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 McLean sold in 2026 for $1,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bruce McLean work worth?

Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce McLean work is $497.

The median Bruce McLean print sells for $444 across 158 lots.

The median Bruce McLean work on paper sells for $741 across 11 lots.

The median Bruce McLean painting sells for $2,536 across 6 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce McLean prints typically sell for $296–$632 (the middle half of 121 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 | 203 | $444†‡ | $2,653 | 77.8% | 2026-06-20 |
| Paintings | 8 | $2,536 | $4,375 | 75% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $741 | $4,043 | 84.6% | 2026-09-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $1,276 | $8,186 | — | 2026-09-30 |
| Photography | 2 | $569 | $884 | — | 2025-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $2,719 | $8,186 | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Bruce McLean's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (203 lots) median $444 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $2,536, record $4,375. A typical Bruce McLean painting sells for around 5.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $2,719.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $282–$534‡ | $390‡ | $1,131 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 121 | $296–$632†‡ | $435†‡ | $1,903 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $469–$700‡ | $516‡ | $2,653 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $741–$3,358 | $1,176 | $4,043 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $8,186 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,375 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,043 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,998 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,891 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $2,653 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $1,903 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,276 |

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 Bruce McLean worth?

Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bruce McLean work is $497. The median Bruce McLean print sells for $444 across 158 lots. The median Bruce McLean work on paper sells for $741 across 11 lots. The median Bruce McLean painting sells for $2,536 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bruce McLean prints typically sell for $296–$632 (the middle half of 121 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 Bruce McLean print?

Based on 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce McLean print is $444. 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 McLean's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce McLean print is $2,653.

### What is the average price of a Bruce McLean work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bruce McLean work on paper is $741.

### What is Bruce McLean's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bruce McLean work on paper is $4,043.

### What is the average price of a medium Bruce McLean print?

Based on 121 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bruce McLean print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $435, 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 large Bruce McLean print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bruce McLean print (large (over 120 cm)) is $516, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Bruce McLean's auction record?

Bruce McLean's auction record is $8,186, set in 2018.

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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, “Bruce McLean auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bruce-mclean (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.