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

# Macpherson (1811–1872)

Macpherson is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2014, median price $286. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Macpherson is recorded as sold in 2022 for $312; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Macpherson work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Macpherson work is $286.

The median Macpherson photograph sells for $286 across 4 lots.

The median Macpherson print sells for $91 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $91‡ | $91‡ | — | 2019-10-22 |
| Photography | 4 | $286‡ | $312‡ | — | 2026-05-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2022 | $312‡ |
| Photography | 2014 | $304 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $91‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Macpherson worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Macpherson work is $286. The median Macpherson photograph sells for $286 across 4 lots. The median Macpherson print sells for $91 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Macpherson's auction record?

Macpherson's auction record is $312, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Macpherson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/macpherson (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.