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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “DOUGLAS MACDIARMID auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/douglas-macdiarmid (updated 2026-11-03).

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.