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

# Chris McCaw (b. 1971)

## What is Chris McCaw’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Chris McCaw at 9 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,320 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,504–$11,748, n=7). The auction record is $16,510 for Sunburned GSP (Pacific Ocean) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunburned GSP (Pacific Ocean), 2008 | A group of 3 unique gelatin silver paper negatives, comprising | $16,510 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Sunburned GSP, 2007 | A group of 3 unique gelatin silver paper negatives, comprising | $13,970 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Sunburned GSP #319 (Pacific Ocean), 1971 | Gelatin silver paper negative | $11,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Sunburned GSP#255 (Santa Cruz Mountains/Fog), 2008 | Unique gelatin silver paper negative | $10,160 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Sunburned GSP #589 (Pacific Ocean) | Unique gelatin silver paper negative | $10,080 | Phillips | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Sunburned GSP #551 (Mojave), 2012 | Cartes-de-visite | $9,525 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Sunburned GSP#206 (Mojave/Full Day), 2008 | Unique triptych of gelatin silver 8 x 10 inch paper negatives | $9,525 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 8 | Sunburned GSP #825 (Strait of Juan de Fuca/full day), 2014 | Four unique gelatin silver paper negatives | $8,320 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| 9 | Sunburned GSP #150 (Pacific Ocean/Sundown/Figure), 2007 | Silver print | $7,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2016 |
| 10 | Sunburned GSP #876 (Full summer day, Mojave), 2015 | Unique gelatin silver paper negative diptych | $7,495 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 18 | $6,948 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $9,803 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $5,986 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chris McCaw is an artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $6,400. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Chris McCaw sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chris McCaw work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris McCaw work is $6,400.

The median Chris McCaw photograph sells for $6,948 across 19 lots.

The median Chris McCaw print sells for $2,970 across 3 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 | 3 | $2,970 | $6,875 | — | 2023-12-06 |
| Photography | 21 | $6,948† | $16,510 | 90.5% | 2026-10-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $4,356–$8,006† | $5,986† | $13,970 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $7,069–$10,140 | $9,802 | $16,510 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $16,510 |
| Photography | 2025 | $13,970 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,970 |

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 Chris McCaw worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris McCaw work is $6,400. The median Chris McCaw photograph sells for $6,948 across 19 lots. The median Chris McCaw print sells for $2,970 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Chris McCaw photograph?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris McCaw photograph is $6,948. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Chris McCaw's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris McCaw photograph is $16,510.

### What is the average price of a small Chris McCaw photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Chris McCaw photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,986, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Chris McCaw's auction record?

Chris McCaw's auction record is $16,510, 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, “Chris McCaw auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-mccaw (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.