> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/m-j-macnally · updated 2026-11-03

# M. J. MacNally (1874–1943)

## What is M. J. MacNally’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for M. J. MacNally at 1 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $149 including buyer’s premium (middle half $81–$207, n=6). The auction record is $265 for Harbour Scene (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbour Scene, 1929 | Watercolour | $265 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Bathers at the Rock Pool, 1934 | Watercolour | $217 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | Rural Landscape, 1924 | Watercolour | $175 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Driving Cattle Home, 1922 | Watercolour | $157 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Boats Beneath The Arches | Watercolour | $124 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2016 |
| 6 | MATTHEW JAMES MACNALLY, Australia, Britain (1874 - 1943), Chelsea Lots Road, watercolour (AF), 16.5 x 24.5 cm. (6 1/2 x 9.65 in.), frame: 40 x 48 x 3 cm. (15 3/4 x 18.89 x 1.17 in.) | Watercolour | $123 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Coastal scene and Trees | Watercolour | $100 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 8 | View from Nielsen Park | Watercolour | $67 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Country Landscape: Gillian's First Lesson and Tree Study, 1940 | Watercolour | $67 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 10 | Riverbank Scene, 1918 | Watercolour | $41 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $123 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $123 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


M. J. MacNally is an Australia, Britain artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $166. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by M. J. MacNally sold in 2026 for $175, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a M. J. MacNally work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M. J. MacNally work is $166.

The median M. J. MacNally work on paper sells for $157 across 19 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $157† | $1,103† | 52.8% | 2026-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $88–$295† | $157† | $1,103† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $1,103† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $741† |

† 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 M. J. MacNally worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a M. J. MacNally work is $166. The median M. J. MacNally work on paper sells for $157 across 19 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a M. J. MacNally work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a M. J. MacNally work on paper is $157. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is M. J. MacNally's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a M. J. MacNally work on paper is $1,103. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,103 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small M. J. MacNally work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small M. J. MacNally work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $157, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is M. J. MacNally's auction record?

M. J. MacNally's auction record is $1,103, set in 2006. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,103 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “M. J. MacNally auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/m-j-macnally (updated 2026-11-03).

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.