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# Edward Mcguire (1932–1986)

Edward Mcguire is an Irish artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $7,345. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Edward Mcguire sold in 2025 for $10,419, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Edward Mcguire work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Mcguire work is $7,345.

The median Edward Mcguire painting sells for $7,799 across 22 lots.

The median Edward Mcguire work on paper sells for $1,704 across 3 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 | 27 | $7,799† | $63,115 | 81.5% | 2025-11-26 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,704 | $2,137 | — | 2024-06-11 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,843–$10,395 | $5,796 | $18,361 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $7,229–$17,021† | $8,069† | $63,115 |

† 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 | 2008 | $63,115 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $38,207 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $1,704 |

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 Edward Mcguire worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Mcguire work is $7,345. The median Edward Mcguire painting sells for $7,799 across 22 lots. The median Edward Mcguire work on paper sells for $1,704 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Edward Mcguire painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Mcguire painting is $7,799. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edward Mcguire's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Mcguire painting is $63,115.

### What is the average price of a medium Edward Mcguire painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Edward Mcguire painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,069, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Edward Mcguire painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edward Mcguire painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,796, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Edward Mcguire's auction record?

Edward Mcguire's auction record is $63,115, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.