Iain Macnab (1890–1967)
Iain Macnab is a British artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,041. 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 Iain Macnab sold in 2026 for $1,233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Iain Macnab on OpeningBid →What is a Iain Macnab work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Iain Macnab work is $1,041.
The median Iain Macnab print sells for $1,030 across 9 lots.
The median Iain Macnab painting sells for $1,135 across 6 lots.
The median Iain Macnab work on paper sells for $646 across 3 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 | 12 | $1,030†‡ | $2,187 | 75% | 2026-02-26 |
| Paintings | 7 | $1,135† | $16,976† | 85.7% | 2021-10-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $646† | $924 | 50% | 2019-07-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Iain Macnab's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $1,030 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $1,135, record $16,976. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,976 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $560–$1,233†‡ | $1,030†‡ | $2,187 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,118–$1,151† | $1,151† | $16,976† |
† 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 | 2015 | $16,976† |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $2,187 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,617 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,151 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $924 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $646 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Iain Macnab worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Iain Macnab work is $1,041. The median Iain Macnab print sells for $1,030 across 9 lots. The median Iain Macnab painting sells for $1,135 across 6 lots. The median Iain Macnab work on paper sells for $646 across 3 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 Iain Macnab print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Iain Macnab print is $1,030. 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 Iain Macnab's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Iain Macnab print is $2,187.
What is Iain Macnab's auction record?
Iain Macnab's auction record is $16,976, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,976 (buyer's premium not included).
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