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# Emma Fordyce Macrae (1887–1974)

## What is Emma Fordyce Macrae’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Emma Fordyce Macrae at 4 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,280 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,280–$15,040, n=14). The auction record is $69,300 for Stelka (2022, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stelka, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $69,300 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Melina in Green, 1931 | Oil on canvas laid down to gessoed board | $63,000 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | The Decision (The Red Geranium) | Oil on canvas laid down to board | $51,200 | Freeman's Hindman | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | The Dancer, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $40,950 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Iris Decoration | Oil on canvas laid down to gessoed board | $30,240 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2022 |
| 6 | New England in September, 1934 | Oil on canvas laid down to gessoed board | $23,940 | Freeman's Hindman | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | New England, Rockport Beach, 1887 | Pencil | $23,750 | Christie's | Sep 2008 |
| 8 | Distant Mountains, 1938 | Oil on board | $23,040 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Central Park Restaurant | Oil on canvas laid down to board | $22,680 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | Low Tide, Folly Cove (Cape Ann), 1938-1939 | Oil on canvas laid down to board | $21,420 | Freeman's Hindman | Dec 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $12,550 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 34 | $15,120 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $3,302 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Emma Fordyce Macrae is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $12,600.

A work by Emma Fordyce Macrae sold in 2026 for $19,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Emma Fordyce Macrae work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emma Fordyce Macrae work is $12,600.

The median Emma Fordyce Macrae painting sells for $4,320 across 18 lots.

The median Emma Fordyce Macrae work on paper sells for $18,125 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $4,320 | $51,200 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $18,125 | $23,750 | — | 2008-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $63,000 | $69,300 | — | 2026-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $3,510–$16,880 | $5,760 | $51,200 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $51,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $23,750 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $23,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $12,500 |

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 Emma Fordyce Macrae worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Emma Fordyce Macrae work is $12,600. The median Emma Fordyce Macrae painting sells for $4,320 across 18 lots. The median Emma Fordyce Macrae work on paper sells for $18,125 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a Emma Fordyce Macrae painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Emma Fordyce Macrae painting is $4,320.

### What is Emma Fordyce Macrae's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Emma Fordyce Macrae painting is $51,200.

### What is the average price of a medium Emma Fordyce Macrae painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Emma Fordyce Macrae painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,760, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Emma Fordyce Macrae's auction record?

Emma Fordyce Macrae's auction record is $69,300, set in 2022.

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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.