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

# Catherine Murphy (b. 1946)

Catherine Murphy is an American artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $15,245. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Catherine Murphy sold in 2026 for $51,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Catherine Murphy work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Murphy work is $15,245.

The median Catherine Murphy print sells for $167 across 2 lots.

The median Catherine Murphy painting sells for $33,112 across 4 lots.

The median Catherine Murphy work on paper sells for $13,720 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $167† | $275† | 50% | 2020-10-08 |
| Paintings | 4 | $33,112 | $51,200 | — | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $13,720 | $25,400 | — | 2024-12-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Catherine Murphy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $167 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $33,112, record $51,200. A typical Catherine Murphy painting sells for around 198× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $51,200 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $44,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $25,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $275† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $59 |

† 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 Catherine Murphy worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Catherine Murphy work is $15,245. The median Catherine Murphy print sells for $167 across 2 lots. The median Catherine Murphy painting sells for $33,112 across 4 lots. The median Catherine Murphy work on paper sells for $13,720 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Catherine Murphy's auction record?

Catherine Murphy's auction record is $51,200, set in 2026.

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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, “Catherine Murphy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/catherine-murphy (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.