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# John McCrady (1911–1968)

John McCrady is an American artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,630.

A work by John McCrady sold in 2018 for $2,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John McCrady work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John McCrady work is $1,630.

The median John McCrady print sells for $1,610 across 7 lots.

The median John McCrady painting sells for $5,712 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $1,610 | $2,688 | 87.5% | 2018-03-24 |
| Paintings | 7 | $5,712 | $9,775 | 28.6% | 2003-04-05 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |

John McCrady's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $1,610 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (7 lots) median $5,712, record $9,775. A typical John McCrady painting sells for around 3.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,258–$2,078 | $1,610 | $2,688 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $9,775 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,688 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,432 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $1,650 |

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 John McCrady worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John McCrady work is $1,630. The median John McCrady print sells for $1,610 across 7 lots. The median John McCrady painting sells for $5,712 across 2 lots.

### What is John McCrady's auction record?

John McCrady's auction record is $9,775, set in 2003.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.