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# Craig McPherson (b. 1948)

Craig McPherson is an American artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Craig McPherson sold in 2023 for $3,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Craig McPherson work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Craig McPherson work is $1,875.

The median Craig McPherson print sells for $1,875 across 25 lots.

The median Craig McPherson work on paper sells for $4,750 across 1 lots.

The median Craig McPherson photograph sells for $8,500 across 1 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 | 35 | $1,875† | $9,375 | 71.4% | 2025-04-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $4,750 | $4,750 | — | 2020-09-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | — | 2006-03-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,500 | $9,375 | — | 2017-11-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $407–$1,969† | $900† | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,350–$4,922† | $1,912† | $9,375 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $9,375 |
| Photography | 2006 | $8,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $8,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,750 |

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 Craig McPherson worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Craig McPherson work is $1,875. The median Craig McPherson print sells for $1,875 across 25 lots. The median Craig McPherson work on paper sells for $4,750 across 1 lots. The median Craig McPherson photograph sells for $8,500 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Craig McPherson print?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Craig McPherson print is $1,875. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Craig McPherson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Craig McPherson print is $9,375.

### What is the average price of a medium Craig McPherson print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Craig McPherson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Craig McPherson's auction record?

Craig McPherson's auction record is $9,375, set in 2017.

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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, “Craig McPherson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/craig-mcpherson (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.