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# Dave McGary (1958–2013)

## What is Dave McGary’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Dave McGary at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,286 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,684–$7,612, n=8). The auction record is $12,350 for Not Afraid of Pawnee (2024, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not Afraid of Pawnee, 1958 | Chrome bronze | $12,350 | Sworders | Dec 2024 |
| 2 | Not Afraid of Pawnee, 1995 | Bronze | $12,350 | Sworders | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | In Victory I Stand, 2001 | Bronze | $8,500 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Memories of Honor | Bronze | $6,250 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2019 |
| 5 | Bear Tracks, 1993 | Bronze | $6,032 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 6 | Trophies of Honor, 1994 | Bronze | $4,445 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |
| 7 | Short Bull, 1993 | Bronze | $4,127 | John Moran Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | MY SPIRIT DANCES FOREVER (Native American Ghost Dance), 1992 | Bronze | $4,000 | Grogan & Company | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Strikes with Thunder, 1990 | Bronze | $4,000 | Grogan & Company | Nov 2019 |
| 10 | Eye of the Storm Study, 1992 | Bronze | $3,960 | John Moran Auctioneers | Aug 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 16 | $4,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,857 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Dave McGary is an American artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $7,200. 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 Dave McGary sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $36,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Dave McGary work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dave McGary work is $7,200.

The median Dave McGary sculpture sells for $6,250 across 43 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Dave McGary sculptures typically sell for $3,400–$13,500 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 46 | $6,250†‡ | $36,000† | 93.5% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $34,000† | $36,000† | — | 2026-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,438–$4,085† | $2,834† | $5,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $3,400–$13,500†‡ | $8,500†‡ | $36,000† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $36,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $34,000† |

† 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 Dave McGary worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Dave McGary work is $7,200. The median Dave McGary sculpture sells for $6,250 across 43 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Dave McGary sculptures typically sell for $3,400–$13,500 (the middle half of 31 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 Dave McGary sculpture?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Dave McGary sculpture is $6,250. 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 Dave McGary's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Dave McGary sculpture is $36,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $36,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Dave McGary sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Dave McGary sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,500, 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 the average price of a small Dave McGary sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Dave McGary sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,834, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Dave McGary's auction record?

Dave McGary's auction record is $32,000, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Dave McGary auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dave-mcgary-2 (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.