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# David Mcclure (1926–1998)

## What is David Mcclure’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 86 auction results for David Mcclure at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,301 including buyer’s premium (middle half $842–$1,781, n=26). The auction record is $8,634 for Infanta and Horse (2019, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infanta and Horse, 1972 | Oil paint | $8,634 | Sotheby's | Sep 2019 |
| 2 | LOBSTER POTS AND NETS, 1968 | Signed, signed, inscribed and dated 1968 on the reverse, oil on canvas | $6,266 | Lyon & Turnbull | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | FRUIT AND GARLIC, 1989 | Signed lower right, signed, titled and dated verso, oil on canvas | $5,131 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2023 |
| 4 | Woman seated in the artist's studio, 1926 | Oil paint | $4,913 | Christie's | Jul 2013 |
| 5 | FLOWERS, VIOLIN AND PINK BIRD | Signed lower right, inscribed with title verso, oil on board | $4,810 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| 6 | KNEELING FIGURE (ANGEL) | Signed and dated '63-'64 lower right, oil on board | $4,774 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 7 | GIRL PUTTING UP HER HAIR, 1987, 1987 | <p>Signed upper right, signed, inscribed with title and dated verso, oil on board</p> | $4,542 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | The Bamboo Stool, circa 1978 | Signed lower right, inscribed with title verso, oil on board | $4,489 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2024 |
| 9 | STILL-LIFE WITH JUG AND GRAPES | Signed lower right, with artist's estate stamp verso, oil on board | $4,276 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sketch for Mural, Students' Union, University of St Andrews, 1926 | Sketch on board | $4,502 | Bonhams | Dec 2014 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 53 | $1,764 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $826 |
| Other | 7 | $802 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $1,578 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $882 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 86 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


David Mcclure is a British (modern) artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,523. 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 David Mcclure sold in 2026 for $2,705, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David Mcclure work worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Mcclure work is $1,523.

The median David Mcclure painting sells for $1,811 across 61 lots.

The median David Mcclure work on paper sells for $770 across 13 lots.

The median David Mcclure print sells for $738 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) David Mcclure paintings typically sell for $1,379–$4,110 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) David Mcclure paintings typically sell for $805–$2,380 (the middle half of 24 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 | 3 | $738 | $802 | — | 2023-08-09 |
| Paintings | 66 | $1,811†‡ | $8,634 | 92.4% | 2026-04-29 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $770 | $2,174 | — | 2026-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,131 | $8,634 | — | 2024-01-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

David Mcclure's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $738. Paintings (66 lots) median $1,811, record $8,634. A typical David Mcclure painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $5,131.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $805–$2,380†‡ | $1,610†‡ | $4,323‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $1,379–$4,110‡ | $2,405‡ | $8,634 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $674–$1,399 | $962 | $2,174 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,634 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,266 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,174 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,443 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $802 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $738 |

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 David Mcclure worth?

Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Mcclure work is $1,523. The median David Mcclure painting sells for $1,811 across 61 lots. The median David Mcclure work on paper sells for $770 across 13 lots. The median David Mcclure print sells for $738 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) David Mcclure paintings typically sell for $1,379–$4,110 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) David Mcclure paintings typically sell for $805–$2,380 (the middle half of 24 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 David Mcclure painting?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Mcclure painting is $1,811. 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 David Mcclure's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Mcclure painting is $8,634.

### What is the average price of a David Mcclure work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Mcclure work on paper is $770.

### What is David Mcclure's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David Mcclure work on paper is $2,174.

### What is the average price of a medium David Mcclure painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Mcclure painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,405, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small David Mcclure painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Mcclure painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,610, 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 David Mcclure's auction record?

David Mcclure's auction record is $8,634, set in 2019.

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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, “David Mcclure auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-mcclure (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.