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# Frederick McCubbin (1855–1917)

## What is Frederick McCubbin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 147 auction results for Frederick McCubbin at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,917 including buyer’s premium (middle half $20,692–$74,189, n=23). The auction record is $1,492,175 for Sawing Timber (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sawing Timber, 1855 | Oil paint | $1,492,175 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Pastoral, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $492,511 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2017 |
| 3 | Spring Morning, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $460,575 | Menzies Art Brands | May 2017 |
| 4 | An Old Politician, 1879 | Oil on paper on board | $405,947 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2019 |
| 5 | WILLIAMSTOWN LANDSCAPE, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $398,647 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2022 |
| 6 | The Yarra from Kensington Road, South Yarra, 1855 | Oil paint | $201,530 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | THE HILLSIDE, MACEDON, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $112,661 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2022 |
| 8 | Poultry in the Bush, 1908 | Oil on canvas | $107,307 | Smith & Singer | Aug 2026 |
| 9 | PRINCES BRIDGE, 1910 | Oil on canvas-board | $106,954 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |
| 10 | Princes Bridge, 1910 | Oil on canvas-board | $106,954 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 68 | $46,994 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $77,997 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $33,508 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 147 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Frederick McCubbin is an Australian artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $36,290. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Frederick McCubbin sold in 2026 for $107,307, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Frederick McCubbin work worth?

Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick McCubbin work is $36,290.

The median Frederick McCubbin painting sells for $40,360 across 114 lots.

The median Frederick McCubbin print sells for $444 across 4 lots.

The median Frederick McCubbin work on paper sells for $11,682 across 8 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Frederick McCubbin paintings typically sell for $22,651–$53,906 (the middle half of 71 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick McCubbin paintings typically sell for $52,582–$346,722 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $444† | $13,186 | 40% | 2026-04-29 |
| Paintings | 127 | $40,360†‡ | $1.5M | 89.8% | 2026-08-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $11,682†‡ | $12,999 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $18 | $18 | — | 2026-04-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $314,396†‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-08-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Frederick McCubbin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $444 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (127 lots) median $40,360, record $1,492,175. A typical Frederick McCubbin painting sells for around 91× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 26 lots) the median is $314,396.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $22,651–$53,906†‡ | $32,974†‡ | $973,852† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 36 | $52,582–$346,722†‡ | $96,106†‡ | $1.5M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $9,417–$12,268†‡ | $11,928†‡ | $12,999 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2012 | $973,852† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $13,186 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12,999 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $12,508† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $614 |
| Photography | 2026 | $18 |

† 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 Frederick McCubbin worth?

Across 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frederick McCubbin work is $36,290. The median Frederick McCubbin painting sells for $40,360 across 114 lots. The median Frederick McCubbin print sells for $444 across 4 lots. The median Frederick McCubbin work on paper sells for $11,682 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Frederick McCubbin paintings typically sell for $22,651–$53,906 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Frederick McCubbin paintings typically sell for $52,582–$346,722 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Frederick McCubbin painting?

Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Frederick McCubbin painting is $40,360. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Frederick McCubbin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Frederick McCubbin painting is $1,492,175.

### What is the average price of a small Frederick McCubbin painting?

Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Frederick McCubbin painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $32,974, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Frederick McCubbin painting?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Frederick McCubbin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $96,106, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Frederick McCubbin's auction record?

Frederick McCubbin's auction record is $1,492,175, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Frederick McCubbin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/frederick-mccubbin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.