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# Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian (1910–2010)

## What is Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian at 1 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,188 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,793–$2,735, n=17). The auction record is $14,230 for BEACH AT TLELL [SIC] (2025, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEACH AT TLELL [SIC], 1994 | Oil on canvas signed lower right | $14,230 | Waddingtons | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | POLLY'S PUDDLE (GEORGIAN BAY LANDSCAPE), 1966 | Oil on hardboard signed lower right | $9,014 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 3 | THE STREAM FROM THE FOOTHILLS, 2005 | Oil on canvas signed lower right | $8,698 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 4 | UNTITLED (MIDNIGHT SUN ON ECLIPSE SOUND), 1972 | Acrylic on panel signed lower right | $6,760 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 5 | ARIZONA VISTA, 1998 | Oil on canvas signed lower right | $5,157 | Waddingtons | May 2024 |
| 6 | HALIBURTON LAKE, SEPT. 1937, 1937 | Oil on panel signed lower right | $2,769 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | BARACHOIS | Oil on panel signed lower right | $2,735 | Waddingtons | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Haliburton River, 1943 | Oil on panel signed lower right (both sides) | $2,584 | Waddingtons | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | THE QUAY AT CURRAN [SIC - CORRAUN, COUNTY MAYO], 1999 | Oil on plywood signed lower right | $2,451 | Waddingtons | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | AIRSTRIP - CAPE DORSET, 1973 | Oil on panel signed lower right | $2,331 | Waddingtons | Oct 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $2,584 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $1,370 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,516 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,926 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian is a Canadian artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $1,989.

A work by Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian sold in 2026 for $6,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian work is $1,989.

The median Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting sells for $2,584 across 18 lots.

The median Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian work on paper sells for $1,370 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $2,584 | $14,230 | — | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $1,370 | $1,989 | — | 2026-03-26 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,850–$2,697 | $2,391 | $6,760 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $821–$1,808 | $1,356 | $1,989 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $14,230 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $9,014 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,989 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,875 |

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 Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian work is $1,989. The median Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting sells for $2,584 across 18 lots. The median Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian work on paper sells for $1,370 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting is $2,584.

### What is Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting is $14,230.

### What is the average price of a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian work on paper is $1,370.

### What is Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian work on paper is $1,989.

### What is the average price of a small Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,391, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian's auction record?

Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA, Canadian's auction record is $14,230, set in 2025.

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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.