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# Cecil Maguire (1930–2020)

## What is Cecil Maguire’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Cecil Maguire at 4 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,293 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,150–$2,580, n=5). The auction record is $618,744 for Armagh in Winter (2001, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armagh in Winter, 1970 | Oil on board | $618,744 | James Adam Salesrooms | Mar 2001 |
| 2 | Church Going, Cloch Na Ron, 1986 | Oil on board | $39,080 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2008 |
| 3 | Galway Shawls, Inishmaan | Oil on board | $19,274 | James Adam Salesrooms | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | The Clifden Pony Show, 1968 | Oil on board | $18,453 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 5 | Fishing Boat on Connemara Lake, 1967 | Oil on board | $16,775 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2007 |
| 6 | Dúirt Bean Liom..... | Oil on board | $16,621 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2009 |
| 7 | Horse Fair, 1990 | Oil on board | $15,730 | James Adam Salesrooms | Apr 2009 |
| 8 | Dog's Bay from Murvey Wood, Connemara, 1967 | Oil on canvas | $14,677 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 9 | Claddagh Quay, Galway, 1982 | Oil on board | $14,104 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | Roundstone | Oil on canvas | $13,300 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2004 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 87 | $5,088 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 56 | $5,698 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $4,533 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cecil Maguire is an Irish artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $5,004. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Cecil Maguire sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $5,809 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cecil Maguire work worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Maguire work is $5,004.

The median Cecil Maguire painting sells for $4,979 across 97 lots.

The median Cecil Maguire work on paper sells for $2,013 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil Maguire paintings typically sell for $2,870–$9,534 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Cecil Maguire paintings typically sell for $2,426–$7,568 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 121 | $4,979† | $618,744 | 80.2% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,013 | $2,013 | — | 2007-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $26,103† | $618,744 | — | 2020-09-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $2,426–$7,568† | $4,401† | $18,453 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $2,870–$9,534† | $5,416† | $618,744 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2001 | $618,744 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $39,080 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $2,013 |

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 Cecil Maguire worth?

Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cecil Maguire work is $5,004. The median Cecil Maguire painting sells for $4,979 across 97 lots. The median Cecil Maguire work on paper sells for $2,013 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Cecil Maguire paintings typically sell for $2,870–$9,534 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Cecil Maguire paintings typically sell for $2,426–$7,568 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Cecil Maguire painting?

Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Cecil Maguire painting is $4,979. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Cecil Maguire's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Cecil Maguire painting is $618,744.

### What is the average price of a medium Cecil Maguire painting?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Cecil Maguire painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,416, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Cecil Maguire painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Cecil Maguire painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,401, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Cecil Maguire's auction record?

Cecil Maguire's auction record is $618,744, set in 2001.

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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, “Cecil Maguire auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cecil-maguire (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.