DOUGLAS MACDIARMID (1922–2020)
DOUGLAS MACDIARMID is a New Zealander artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $1,638. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by DOUGLAS MACDIARMID sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $8,875 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View DOUGLAS MACDIARMID on OpeningBid →What is a DOUGLAS MACDIARMID work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DOUGLAS MACDIARMID work is $1,638.
The median DOUGLAS MACDIARMID work on paper sells for $645 across 10 lots.
The median DOUGLAS MACDIARMID painting sells for $3,793 across 8 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $3,793† | $8,875† | — | 2026-08-04 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $645† | $2,663† | — | 2026-06-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $3,689–$5,911† | $4,858† | $8,875† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $555–$782† | $586† | $1,638† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,875† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,976† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,663† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,638† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a DOUGLAS MACDIARMID worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DOUGLAS MACDIARMID work is $1,638. The median DOUGLAS MACDIARMID work on paper sells for $645 across 10 lots. The median DOUGLAS MACDIARMID painting sells for $3,793 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is DOUGLAS MACDIARMID's auction record?
DOUGLAS MACDIARMID's auction record is $8,875, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,875 (buyer's premium not included).
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