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# Ian MacGillivray (b. 1964)

## What is Ian MacGillivray’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 10 auction results for Ian MacGillivray at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $697 including buyer’s premium (middle half $558–$1,220, n=10). The auction record is $8,366 for A Macnab Day, Homage to Rodger McPhail (2026, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Macnab Day, Homage to Rodger McPhail, 2013 | Oil on canvas | $8,366 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 2 | signed with initials l.r., also signed and inscribed with title twice and dated 2013 verso, oil on canvas, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $8,366 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 3 | On a Quiet Morning, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $1,220 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 4 | signed 'I.M. Gillivray' l.l., also signed verso, oil on canvas laid on board, 2016 | Oil on canvas laid on board | $1,220 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 5 | A Harsh Winter | Oil on canvas | $697 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 6 | oil on canvas, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $697 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 7 | The Picker Up, 2014 | Oil canvas laid on board | $558 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 8 | signed 'I. M. Gillivray' l.l., also signed and dated 2014 verso, oil canvas laid on board, 1964 | Oil canvas laid on board | $558 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 9 | The Grousekeeper | Oil on canvas | $523 | Sworders | May 2026 |
| 10 | signed 'I. M. Gillivray' l.l., also signed verso, oil on canvas, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $523 | Sworders | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $697 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $627 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 10 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ian MacGillivray is a British artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $697.

A work by Ian MacGillivray sold in 2026 for $8,366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ian MacGillivray work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian MacGillivray work is $697.

The median Ian MacGillivray painting sells for $697 across 10 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $697 | $8,366 | 90.9% | 2026-05-19 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $549–$828 | $627 | $1,220 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,366 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $8,366 |

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 Ian MacGillivray worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ian MacGillivray work is $697. The median Ian MacGillivray painting sells for $697 across 10 lots.

### What is the average price of a Ian MacGillivray painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ian MacGillivray painting is $697.

### What is Ian MacGillivray's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ian MacGillivray painting is $8,366.

### What is Ian MacGillivray's auction record?

Ian MacGillivray's auction record is $8,366, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.