MacDonald
What is MacDonald’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for MacDonald at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$2,540, n=7). The auction record is $8,890 for The Wine Glass (2026, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Scenes: Rue de Seine, La Sorbonne, 20th century | Prints | $100 | Clars Auction Gallery | Oct 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wine Glass, 1859 | Etching | $8,890 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | Reading by Lamplight, 1859 | Etching and drypoint on antique laid paper | $3,048 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Eagle Wharf, 1859 | Etching | $2,032 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | The Forge, 1861 | Drypoint on antique cream laid paper | $1,397 | Swann Auction Galleries | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | The Pool, 1859 | Etching and drypoint on Japan laid paper | $1,397 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | The Pool, 1859 | Etching and drypoint on Japan laid paper | $1,397 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $1,715 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,397 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
MacDonald is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,714.
A work by MacDonald sold in 2026 for $8,890, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View MacDonald on OpeningBid →What is a MacDonald work worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MacDonald work is $1,714.
The median MacDonald print sells for $1,714 across 6 lots.
The median MacDonald work on paper sells for $273 across 1 lots.
The median MacDonald painting sells for $36 across 1 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 | 7 | $1,714 | $8,890 | 85.7% | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 1 | $36‡ | $36‡ | — | 2024-04-02 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $273‡ | $273‡ | — | 2015-09-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
MacDonald's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,714 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $36, record $36. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,397–$2,794 | $1,714 | $8,890 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $8,890 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,048 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $273‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $36‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a MacDonald worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MacDonald work is $1,714. The median MacDonald print sells for $1,714 across 6 lots. The median MacDonald work on paper sells for $273 across 1 lots. The median MacDonald painting sells for $36 across 1 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 MacDonald's auction record?
MacDonald's auction record is $8,890, set in 2026.
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