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

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 5 auction results for Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,284 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,669–$2,629, n=5). The auction record is $6,573 for PANGNIRTUNG, BOATS AND SHED (2026, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PANGNIRTUNG, BOATS AND SHED, 1973 | Oil on canvas signed lower right | $6,573 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | VILLAGE AND HILLS, BROUGHTON ISLAND, 1979 | Oil on board signed lower right | $2,629 | Waddingtons | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | RED DORYS AT FRENCHMEN'S COVE NFLD | Oil on board | $2,284 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Jack Knife Lodge Cottage (Georgian Bay), 1989 | Watercolour on wove paper signed lower right | $1,669 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | SURF AT KONA, HAWAII, 1993 | Watercolour on wove paper signed lower right | $1,318 | Waddingtons | Jun 2026 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 5 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA is a Canadian artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $2,284.

A work by Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA sold in 2026 for $6,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA work is $2,284.

The median Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA painting sells for $4,601 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $4,601 | $6,573 | — | 2026-10-08 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,573 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,629 |

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 worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA work is $2,284. The median Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA painting sells for $4,601 across 2 lots.

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

Doris Jean McCarthy, OSA, RCA's auction record is $6,573, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.