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# Hector Mcdonnell (b. 1947)

## What is Hector Mcdonnell’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Hector Mcdonnell at 10 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,697 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,168–$4,013, n=9). The auction record is $27,490 for Donnelly's (2010, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donnelly's | Oil on canvas | $27,490 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2010 |
| 2 | The Adventure Room, Celbridge | Oil on canvas | $20,664 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 3 | SOMEWHERE NEAR GRAND CENTRAL STATION, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $14,334 | deVeres Art Auctions | Jul 2020 |
| 4 | JOSEPH'S, 1987, 1987 | Oil on canvas | $13,617 | deVeres Art Auctions | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | Café on Canal Street, New York, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $11,560 | James Adam Salesrooms | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | The Craftweek at Bewleys Cafe, Nov. 2004, 2006 | Oil on canvas | $10,806 | James Adam Salesrooms | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Farmer in Walsh's Bar, 1983 | Oil paint | $10,374 | Christie's | Dec 2015 |
| 8 | Le Fer à Cheval, Paris, 2000 | Oil on canvas | $9,505 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2015 |
| 9 | Man Leaving a Pub, 1980 | Oil on canvas | $7,828 | James Adam Salesrooms | May 2008 |
| 10 | Peckham Fish Shop, 1947 | Painting | $7,650 | Bonhams | Dec 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 39 | $3,236 |
| Prints | 6 | $198 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,692 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $3,236 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $1,422 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hector Mcdonnell is an Irish artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $2,529. 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 Hector Mcdonnell is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,173; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hector Mcdonnell work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hector Mcdonnell work is $2,529.

The median Hector Mcdonnell painting sells for $3,173 across 47 lots.

The median Hector Mcdonnell print sells for $293 across 7 lots.

The median Hector Mcdonnell work on paper sells for $448 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Hector Mcdonnell paintings typically sell for $1,075–$3,173 (the middle half of 21 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 | 16 | $293† | $2,101 | 43.8% | 2023-04-26 |
| Paintings | 63 | $3,173†‡ | $27,490 | 74.6% | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $448 | $664 | 83.3% | 2025-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $20,664 | $27,490 | — | 2020-07-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Hector Mcdonnell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $293 with 43.8% sell-through. Paintings (63 lots) median $3,173, record $27,490. A typical Hector Mcdonnell painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $20,664.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $103–$432 | $293 | $2,101 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,075–$3,173‡ | $2,142‡ | $7,828 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $2,011–$9,505† | $4,403† | $11,560 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,715–$13,617‡ | $7,650‡ | $27,490 |

† 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) | 5 | $374–$664 | $448 | $664 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $27,490 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $14,334 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,101 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,772† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $664 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $664 |

† 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 Hector Mcdonnell worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hector Mcdonnell work is $2,529. The median Hector Mcdonnell painting sells for $3,173 across 47 lots. The median Hector Mcdonnell print sells for $293 across 7 lots. The median Hector Mcdonnell work on paper sells for $448 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hector Mcdonnell paintings typically sell for $1,075–$3,173 (the middle half of 21 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 Hector Mcdonnell painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hector Mcdonnell painting is $3,173. 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 Hector Mcdonnell's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hector Mcdonnell painting is $27,490.

### What is the average price of a Hector Mcdonnell print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hector Mcdonnell print is $293. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hector Mcdonnell's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hector Mcdonnell print is $2,101.

### What is the average price of a small Hector Mcdonnell painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hector Mcdonnell painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,142, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Hector Mcdonnell painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hector Mcdonnell painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,403, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hector Mcdonnell's auction record?

Hector Mcdonnell's auction record is $27,490, set in 2010.

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