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# Doris Jean McCarthy (1910–2010)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Doris Jean McCarthy at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,819 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,426–$5,021, n=13). The auction record is $63,904 for Iceberg Fantasy #38 (2025, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceberg Fantasy #38, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $63,904 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Grey Fog Arctic, 1981 | Oil on canvas | $53,037 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 3 | Morning at Pangnirtung, 2005 | Oil on canvas | $34,082 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Mountain Landscape, 1977 | Oil on board | $5,021 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 5 | Salvage from the Neck, 1990 | Watercolour | $2,728 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Surf at Old House Rocks, 2003 | Oil on panel | $2,364 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Pleasant Island, Georgian Bay, 2001 | Oil on panel | $1,819 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Frobisher Bay, From the Hill Above, 1973 | Ink and watercolour on paper | $1,461 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2026 |
| 9 | On the Way to Radicofani, 2000 | Oil on panel | $1,426 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled (The Gully-Meisner Range), 1990 | Oil on panel | $1,426 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Sep 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $2,364 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,461 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Doris Jean McCarthy is a Canadian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $2,334. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Doris Jean McCarthy sold in 2026 for $53,037, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Doris Jean McCarthy work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Jean McCarthy work is $2,334.

The median Doris Jean McCarthy painting sells for $3,437 across 28 lots.

The median Doris Jean McCarthy work on paper sells for $2,185 across 10 lots.

The median Doris Jean McCarthy print sells for $1,369 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $1,369 | $1,369 | — | 2026-05-12 |
| Paintings | 28 | $3,437‡ | $63,904 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,185‡ | $2,728 | — | 2026-03-24 |

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

Doris Jean McCarthy's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $1,369. Paintings (28 lots) median $3,437, record $63,904. A typical Doris Jean McCarthy painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,819–$2,656‡ | $2,303‡ | $5,975‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $10,958–$24,759‡ | $11,774‡ | $29,875‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $43,047–$53,037‡ | $50,874‡ | $63,904 |

‡ 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 | 2025 | $63,904 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $53,037 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,728 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,198‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,369 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,369 |

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

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 worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Doris Jean McCarthy work is $2,334. The median Doris Jean McCarthy painting sells for $3,437 across 28 lots. The median Doris Jean McCarthy work on paper sells for $2,185 across 10 lots. The median Doris Jean McCarthy print sells for $1,369 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Doris Jean McCarthy painting?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Doris Jean McCarthy painting is $3,437. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Doris Jean McCarthy's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Doris Jean McCarthy painting is $63,904.

### What is the average price of a small Doris Jean McCarthy painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Doris Jean McCarthy painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Doris Jean McCarthy's auction record?

Doris Jean McCarthy's auction record is $63,904, set in 2025.

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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.