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# Frances Macdonald (b. 1945)

## What is Frances Macdonald’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Frances Macdonald at 5 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $602 including buyer’s premium (middle half $384–$604, n=7). The auction record is $7,023 for BREEZY DAY, WHITE STRAND OF THE MONKS (2022, Lyon & Turnbull). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BREEZY DAY, WHITE STRAND OF THE MONKS | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $7,023 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 2 | SUMMER STORM GATHERING, IONA | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $6,821 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 3 | SURF'S UP, TIREE | Signed, oil on canvas | $4,886 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2022 |
| 4 | LUNGA (PUFFIN ISLAND) FROM IONA | Signed, oil on canvas | $4,092 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 5 | BLUEBELL WOODS, DUNTRUNE | Oil on canvas | $3,751 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 6 | SUMMER STORM GATHERING, IONA | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $3,360 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2023 |
| 7 | SEA PINKS ON SKERRIES | <p>Signed lower left, oil on canvas </p> | $3,203 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Toward's Kismul's Castle | Oil on canvas | $2,854 | Roseberys London | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | VATERSAY - TOWARDS PORT MARKER AND CASTLEBAY | Signed lower left, oil on canvas | $2,383 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2021 |
| 10 | WHEAT FIELDS AND LAVENDER, PROVENCE | Signed lower right, oil on canvas | $2,126 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $2,255 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $2,061 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frances Macdonald is a Scottish artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,255.

A work by Frances Macdonald is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,472; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frances Macdonald work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Macdonald work is $2,255.

The median Frances Macdonald painting sells for $2,255 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $2,255 | $7,023 | 81.8% | 2026-06-18 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $602–$3,107 | $2,061 | $6,821 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,023 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6,821 |

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 Frances Macdonald worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frances Macdonald work is $2,255. The median Frances Macdonald painting sells for $2,255 across 18 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Frances Macdonald painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frances Macdonald painting is $2,255.

### What is Frances Macdonald's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frances Macdonald painting is $7,023.

### What is the average price of a small Frances Macdonald painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frances Macdonald painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,061, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Frances Macdonald's auction record?

Frances Macdonald's auction record is $7,023, set in 2022.

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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, “Frances Macdonald auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frances-macdonald (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.