Linda McCartney (1941–1998)
Linda McCartney is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,242. 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 Linda McCartney sold in 2026 for $1,920, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Linda McCartney on OpeningBid →What is a Linda McCartney work worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Linda McCartney work is $1,242.
The median Linda McCartney photograph sells for $1,406 across 19 lots.
The median Linda McCartney print sells for $611 across 3 lots.
The median Linda McCartney work on paper sells for $850 across 2 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 | 5 | $611† | $5,000 | 60% | 2025-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $850 | $860 | — | 2020-10-20 |
| Photography | 25 | $1,406‡ | $15,271 | 76% | 2026-07-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $661–$1,641‡ | $1,145‡ | $9,872 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $15,271 |
| Photography | 2020 | $10,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $860 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $841 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $611 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Linda McCartney worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Linda McCartney work is $1,242. The median Linda McCartney photograph sells for $1,406 across 19 lots. The median Linda McCartney print sells for $611 across 3 lots. The median Linda McCartney work on paper sells for $850 across 2 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 Linda McCartney photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Linda McCartney photograph is $1,406. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Linda McCartney's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Linda McCartney photograph is $15,271.
What is the average price of a small Linda McCartney photograph?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Linda McCartney photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,145, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Linda McCartney's auction record?
Linda McCartney's auction record is $15,271, set in 2024.
See the full Linda McCartney record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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