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# Donald McIntyre (1923–2023)

## What is Donald McIntyre’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 267 auction results for Donald McIntyre at 21 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,811 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,008–$6,549, n=28). The auction record is $15,038 for Trevine No 1 (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trevine No 1, 1923 | Acrylic | $15,038 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Flowers in a Green Jar, 1923 | Painting | $13,260 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |
| 3 | Above the High Water Mark, 1923 | Oil paint | $11,256 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 4 | Two Cottages by the Sea | Acrylic on board | $11,256 | Christie's | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | Port Charlotte, Islay, 1923 | Acrylic | $10,924 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Deep Winter, Norfolk Coast | Oil on board | $10,390 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 7 | Portscatho, 1923 | Oil on canvas board | $10,322 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 8 | Portscatho | Oil on canvas | $10,086 | Sworders | Oct 2020 |
| 9 | Waves and Cottages, 1923 | Acrylic | $10,084 | Bonhams | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Port Isaac No. 7, 1923 | Acrylic | $9,516 | Bonhams | Jul 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 182 | $4,641 |
| Other | 20 | $3,349 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,364 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,931 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 112 | $4,840 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 80 | $2,978 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 267 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Donald McIntyre is a British (modern) artist with 273 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,107. 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 Donald McIntyre sold in 2026 for $5,217, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Donald McIntyre work worth?

Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald McIntyre work is $4,107.

The median Donald McIntyre painting sells for $4,394 across 234 lots.

The median Donald McIntyre work on paper sells for $1,259 across 13 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Donald McIntyre paintings typically sell for $3,442–$6,874 (the middle half of 127 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Donald McIntyre paintings typically sell for $1,937–$4,695 (the middle half of 95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 248 | $4,394†‡ | $15,038 | 94.4% | 2026-09-08 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,259†‡ | $3,491 | — | 2023-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $10,204† | $15,038 | — | 2025-11-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 95 | $1,937–$4,695†‡ | $2,937†‡ | $9,116 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 127 | $3,442–$6,874†‡ | $4,912†‡ | $15,038 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,147–$6,327 | $5,779 | $8,785 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $479–$1,182†‡ | $970†‡ | $1,561† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,469–$3,286† | $1,656† | $3,491 |

† 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 | 2021 | $15,038 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $13,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,491 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $3,286 |

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 Donald McIntyre worth?

Across 251 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Donald McIntyre work is $4,107. The median Donald McIntyre painting sells for $4,394 across 234 lots. The median Donald McIntyre work on paper sells for $1,259 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Donald McIntyre paintings typically sell for $3,442–$6,874 (the middle half of 127 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Donald McIntyre paintings typically sell for $1,937–$4,695 (the middle half of 95 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 Donald McIntyre painting?

Based on 234 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald McIntyre painting is $4,394. 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 Donald McIntyre's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald McIntyre painting is $15,038.

### What is the average price of a Donald McIntyre work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Donald McIntyre work on paper is $1,259. 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 Donald McIntyre's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Donald McIntyre work on paper is $3,491.

### What is the average price of a medium Donald McIntyre painting?

Based on 127 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Donald McIntyre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,912, 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 Donald McIntyre painting?

Based on 95 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Donald McIntyre painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,937, 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 Donald McIntyre's auction record?

Donald McIntyre's auction record is $15,038, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.