Claude Muncaster (1903–1974)
Claude Muncaster is a British (modern) artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $412. 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 Claude Muncaster sold in 2026 for $8,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Muncaster work is $412.
The median Claude Muncaster work on paper sells for $417 across 28 lots.
The median Claude Muncaster painting sells for $1,247 across 9 lots.
The median Claude Muncaster print sells for $264 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Claude Muncaster work on papers typically sell for $177–$598 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 2 | $264 | $331 | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Paintings | 12 | $1,247†‡ | $8,039 | 75% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $417†‡ | $4,451‡ | 77.8% | 2026-06-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,416‡ | $8,039 | — | 2026-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Claude Muncaster's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $264. Paintings (12 lots) median $1,247, record $8,039. A typical Claude Muncaster painting sells for around 4.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $5,416.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,532–$2,753‡ | $2,162‡ | $8,039 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $177–$598†‡ | $413†‡ | $2,469† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $193–$1,032‡ | $476‡ | $4,451‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,039 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,451‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $2,753 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,469† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $331 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $197 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Claude Muncaster worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Claude Muncaster work is $412. The median Claude Muncaster work on paper sells for $417 across 28 lots. The median Claude Muncaster painting sells for $1,247 across 9 lots. The median Claude Muncaster print sells for $264 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Claude Muncaster work on papers typically sell for $177–$598 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Claude Muncaster work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Muncaster work on paper is $417. 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 Claude Muncaster's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Muncaster work on paper is $4,451. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Claude Muncaster painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Claude Muncaster painting is $1,247. 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 Claude Muncaster's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Claude Muncaster painting is $8,039.
What is the average price of a small Claude Muncaster work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Claude Muncaster work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $413, 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 Claude Muncaster's auction record?
Claude Muncaster's auction record is $8,039, set in 2026.
See the full Claude Muncaster record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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