> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/caroline-mcnairn · updated 2026-11-03

# Caroline McNairn (1955–2010)

## What is Caroline McNairn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Caroline McNairn at 3 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,188 including buyer’s premium (middle half $945–$2,577, n=5). The auction record is $3,026 for RESTING IN THE FIELD - 1988 (2025, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RESTING IN THE FIELD - 1988 | <p>Signed and dated '88 lower right, inscribed with title verso, oil on canvas</p> | $3,026 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2025 |
| 2 | ON THE EDGE (DIPTYCH), 2000 | Oil on canvas (2) | $2,577 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | ON THIS MORNING | <p>Signed lower right, inscribed with title verso, oil on canvas</p> | $1,188 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Largs | Oil on canvas | $1,056 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| 5 | Canonsmill | Oil on canvas | $974 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| 6 | THE EARLY STREET | Pastel and charcoal with collaged elements | $945 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | HEAD STUDY | <p>Mixed media on paper</p> | $811 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | UNITITLED (CRUCIFIXION) | Signed lower right, mixed media on paper | $806 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (HEAD) | Oil on canvas | $727 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2024 |
| 10 | UNTITLED (ABSTRACT) | Signed lower right, pastel, mixed media and collage | $677 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,015 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $806 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $811 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Caroline McNairn is a Scottish artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $811.

A work by Caroline McNairn sold in 2026 for $945, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Caroline McNairn work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caroline McNairn work is $811.

The median Caroline McNairn painting sells for $1,015 across 8 lots.

The median Caroline McNairn work on paper sells for $677 across 5 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,015 | $3,026 | 88.9% | 2026-08-12 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $677† | $811 | 83.3% | 2026-02-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $3,026 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,577 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $811 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $806 |

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 Caroline McNairn worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Caroline McNairn work is $811. The median Caroline McNairn painting sells for $1,015 across 8 lots. The median Caroline McNairn work on paper sells for $677 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Caroline McNairn's auction record?

Caroline McNairn's auction record is $3,026, 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, “Caroline McNairn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/caroline-mcnairn (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.