> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-mccrady · updated 2026-11-02

# John McCrady (1911–1968)

## What is John McCrady’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 113 auction results for John McCrady at 7 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,875 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,125–$4,250, n=9). The auction record is $421,999 for Political Rally (2008, Neal Auction Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sic Transit, 1911 | Multi-stage on canvas | $107,550 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | Christmas Near Oxford, Mississippi, 1911 | Gouache on board | $51,240 | Neal Auction Company | Feb 2016 |
| 3 | Three Ages of Man, 1911 | Oil over tempera on panel | $46,605 | Neal Auction Company | Jul 2012 |
| 4 | New Orleans Dock Scene, 1911 | Oil on canvas | $43,700 | Neal Auction Company | Apr 2002 |
| 5 | The Divining Rod, 1911 | Acrylic on board | $29,875 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2010 |
| 6 | It's a Big World - Oxford, 1911 | Acrylic on board | $28,160 | Neal Auction Company | Jan 2018 |
| 7 | Mother Earth, 1911 | Multi-stage on canvas | $24,400 | Neal Auction Company | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | Escape, 1911 | Carbon acrylic on paper laid on board | $21,250 | Neal Auction Company | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Private Property - Keep Out, 1911 | Carbon acrylic, in a hand-painted frame by the artist | $16,450 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2007 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Political Rally, 1911 | Lithograph | $421,999 | Neal Auction Company | Oct 2008 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 17 | $16,450 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $2,170 |
| Prints | 64 | $1,150 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $8,888 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $1,235 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 113 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


John McCrady is an American artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,625. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by John McCrady sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,400 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John McCrady work worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John McCrady work is $1,625.

The median John McCrady print sells for $1,175 across 72 lots.

The median John McCrady painting sells for $17,075 across 16 lots.

The median John McCrady work on paper sells for $4,012 across 14 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) John McCrady prints typically sell for $763–$1,875 (the middle half of 67 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 87 | $1,175† | $421,999 | 82.8% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 30 | $17,075† | $107,550 | 53.3% | 2026-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $4,012† | $35,000† | 53.8% | 2026-04-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $48,922† | $421,999 | — | 2026-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

John McCrady's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (87 lots) median $1,175 with 82.8% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $17,075, record $107,550. A typical John McCrady painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $48,922.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $763–$1,875† | $1,125† | $5,312 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,142–$29,018 | $13,800 | $107,550 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,216–$4,731† | $2,875† | $14,375† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $421,999 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $107,550 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $51,240 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $35,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $14,375† |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $8,625 |

† 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 John McCrady worth?

Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John McCrady work is $1,625. The median John McCrady print sells for $1,175 across 72 lots. The median John McCrady painting sells for $17,075 across 16 lots. The median John McCrady work on paper sells for $4,012 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John McCrady prints typically sell for $763–$1,875 (the middle half of 67 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a John McCrady print?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John McCrady print is $1,175. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John McCrady's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John McCrady print is $421,999.

### What is the average price of a John McCrady painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John McCrady painting is $17,075. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John McCrady's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John McCrady painting is $107,550.

### What is the average price of a John McCrady work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John McCrady work on paper is $4,012. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is John McCrady's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John McCrady work on paper is $35,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small John McCrady print?

Based on 67 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John McCrady print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium John McCrady painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium John McCrady painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

John McCrady's auction record is $421,999, set in 2008.

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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, “John McCrady auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-mccrady (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.