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# Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928)

## What is Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 176 auction results for Charles Rennie Mackintosh at 51 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,531 including buyer’s premium (middle half $704–$3,409, n=53). The auction record is $809,062 for LANTERN, CIRCA 1904-11 (2026, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LANTERN, CIRCA 1904-11, 19th century | Plated brass, leaded glass | $809,062 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | SUITE OF CUTLERY, 1902, 1902 | <p>silver, comprising; A SINGLE SOUP SPOON, with deep almost circular bowl and with incised heel, pierced terminal, 26.7cm long; A SINGLE DESSERT SPOON, with deeper bowl and with incised heel, pierced terminal, 23.3cm long; A SINGLE DINNER FORK, with four prongs, pierced terminal, 26cm long; and A SINGLE DESSERT FORK, with four prongs, pierced terminal, 23cm long, each with maker’s mark DWH (David W. Hislop), hallmarked Glasgow 1902 (4)</p> | $243,604 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | 'BOULETERNÈRE', CIRCA 1925 | <p>watercolour with traces of pencil, signed with initials in pencil lower right CRM, and inscribed to reverse of sheet, possibly by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh D. BOULETENÈRE (SIC)/ C.R. MACKINTOSH</p> | $208,803 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | IVY SEED/ WALBERSWICK, 1915 | Pencil and watercolour, inscribed, signed and dated lower right IVY SEED/ WALBERSWICK/ 1915/ CRMMMM | $139,845 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | LADDERBACK CHAIR, CIRCA 1903, 1907 | Ebonised oak, with drop-in rush seat, stamped to the seat block 100, stamped to the seat 108 | $109,847 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | STOOL, 1898, 1898 | Stained oak | $106,161 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2024 |
| 7 | Armchair with low back, designed for the Billiards and Smoking Rooms, Argyle Street Tea Rooms, 1898-1899 | Stained chestnut, stained oak | $84,623 | Phillips | Sep 2017 |
| 8 | Blackthorn, 1910 | Watercolor | $71,250 | Bonhams | Dec 2018 |
| 9 | TOWEL RAIL, 1917 | Mahogany | $63,375 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 10 | Low chair, designed for the White Dining Room, Ingram Street Tea Rooms, Glasgow | Leather | $63,059 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $47,301 |
| Other | 110 | $1,752 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $20,177 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 48 | $1,847 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $1,222 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 176 results from 51 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Charles Rennie Mackintosh is a British (modern) artist with 219 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,600. 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 Charles Rennie Mackintosh sold in 2026 for $1,868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Charles Rennie Mackintosh works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Charles Rennie Mackintosh work worth?

Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Rennie Mackintosh work is $1,600.

The median Charles Rennie Mackintosh work on paper sells for $22,089 across 18 lots.

The median Charles Rennie Mackintosh sculpture sells for $2,958 across 2 lots.

The median Charles Rennie Mackintosh print sells for $3,409 across 1 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 | 1 | $3,409 | $3,409 | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $22,089†‡ | $208,803 | — | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,958 | $4,047 | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,189 | $1,189 | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $109,847 | $809,062 | — | 2026-10-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $5,043–$46,822†‡ | $25,050†‡ | $208,803 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $208,803 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $139,845 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,047 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,409 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,868 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,189 |

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 Charles Rennie Mackintosh worth?

Across 171 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Rennie Mackintosh work is $1,600. The median Charles Rennie Mackintosh work on paper sells for $22,089 across 18 lots. The median Charles Rennie Mackintosh sculpture sells for $2,958 across 2 lots. The median Charles Rennie Mackintosh print sells for $3,409 across 1 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 Charles Rennie Mackintosh work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Rennie Mackintosh work on paper is $22,089. 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 Charles Rennie Mackintosh's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Rennie Mackintosh work on paper is $208,803.

### What is the average price of a small Charles Rennie Mackintosh work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Rennie Mackintosh work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,050, 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 Charles Rennie Mackintosh's auction record?

Charles Rennie Mackintosh's auction record is $809,062, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.
