> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-mccarthy · updated 2026-11-02

# Dan McCarthy (b. 1962)

Dan McCarthy is an American artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,326. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Dan McCarthy sold in 2026 for $4,580, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Dan McCarthy work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Dan McCarthy on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-mccarthy?ref=kg:dan-mccarthy) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Dan McCarthy work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan McCarthy work is $1,326.

The median Dan McCarthy painting sells for $1,326 across 7 lots.

The median Dan McCarthy work on paper sells for $938 across 3 lots.

The median Dan McCarthy print sells for $56 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 | 1 | $56† | $56† | — | 2026-10-19 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,326 | $3,528 | — | 2024-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $938† | $984† | — | 2026-10-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Dan McCarthy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $56. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,326, record $3,528. A typical Dan McCarthy painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,528 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $984† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $938 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $56† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Dan McCarthy worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dan McCarthy work is $1,326. The median Dan McCarthy painting sells for $1,326 across 7 lots. The median Dan McCarthy work on paper sells for $938 across 3 lots. The median Dan McCarthy print sells for $56 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dan McCarthy's auction record?

Dan McCarthy's auction record is $11,970, set in 2024.

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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, “Dan McCarthy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dan-mccarthy (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.