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# Cherith McKinstry (1928–2004)

Cherith McKinstry is an artist with 11 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $708.

A work by Cherith McKinstry sold in 2025 for $932, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cherith McKinstry work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cherith McKinstry work is $708.

The median Cherith McKinstry painting sells for $770 across 7 lots.

The median Cherith McKinstry work on paper sells for $294 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $770 | $2,939 | 70% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $294 | $294 | — | 2017-09-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,939 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $954 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $294 |

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 Cherith McKinstry worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cherith McKinstry work is $708. The median Cherith McKinstry painting sells for $770 across 7 lots. The median Cherith McKinstry work on paper sells for $294 across 1 lots.

### What is Cherith McKinstry's auction record?

Cherith McKinstry's auction record is $2,939, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.